The Glass Castle (pgs 168-238)

Summary
In the falling action, the kids still struggle to find food because their parents struggle to provide. As they get older, they began making plans to get out and live their own lives. To make this dream come true, Lori and Jeannette make a plan of living successful lives in New York. To help this fream come true, they work and paint to save up as much money as they possible can and store it in a piggy bank. Brian finds out about thier plan, and evn though he won't benefit from the money, he contributes to their money bank. Lori's graduation draws closer and closer and excitement rises. Until one day, when Jeannette wanted to add some babysitting money she earned to their savings, it was gone. Lori and Jeannette confronted their dad about it, but he jus denied. He had stolen the money and didn't like the idea of Lori or Jeannette going to New York. Jeannette worked out a plan that helped get Lori to New York. Jeannette, who's graduation, was also coming along pretty fast, was helped by Brian to raise the money because he wanted her bed. Her dad, wanting her to stay and help him, brought back old plans for the Glass Castle. When Jeannette said she was leaving as soon as possible and that the Glass Castle would never be built, her dad just stormed off.
Quote
"'Dad,' I said, 'as soon as I finish classes, I'm getting on the next bus out of here. If the buses stop running, I'll hitchhike. I'll walk if I have to. Go ahead and build the Glass Castle, but don't do it for me.'" (Walls 238).
Reaction
This gave me the impression that Jeannette did give up hope on her dad. Jeannette already made up her mind that she was leaving and she wasn't going to let her dad get in the way of her dreams. Especially, when he was usually drunk and was always dissappearing. I felt pity for her father though, because his only support system was leaving him and there was nothing he could do about it. If he would've been on her side when her mother was being selfish, then maybe he would still have his "Mountain Goat" by his side.