Important events
What city is Jeanette living in in this section?
New York City
What theme involves Jeanette learning to accept her parents?
Acceptance and letting go
What literary element shows Jeanette's inner struggle?
Internal Conflict
Who's Jeanette's mother?
Rose Mary
What major lifestyle difference exists between Jeanette and her parents in this section?
Jeanette lives a stable life, while her parents are homeless
What 2 idea are being compared in this section's main conflict?
Freedom vs Stability
What type of conflict exists between Jeanette and her parents?
Internal and external conflict
What is the main narrator of the memoir?
Jeanette Walls
What decision does Jeanette make about her parents influence on her life?
She decides to focus on her own future and not change them
What theme shows Jeanette becoming more independent?
Independence/self-determination
What does "streets" symbolize in this section?
Freedom/Independence
Which character chooses Freedom over stability?
Rose Mary and Rex Walls
What situation are Jeanette's parents choosing to live in?
Homelessness/living on the streets.
What theme explains people having different ideas of a good life?
Their personal morals
What tone change happens throughout this section?
It shifts from emotional/conflicted to accepting/reflected
Which character experiences the most emotional growth in this section?
Jeanette
What major emotional realization does Jeanette come to about changing her parents?
She realizes she can not change her parents but must accept them.
What overall message does Jeanette learn about control over others?
You can not control or change other people
What literary device is shown when Jeanette succeeds, but her parents remain homeless?
Irony
Who gave Jeanette money for her trip?
Rex Walls