Lori, the eldest daughter in Jeannette Walls’ memoir, The Glass Castle, is introduced to readers as a child in the early chapters. By the time the family flees from their chaotic life in Welch, West Virginia, she is a teenager, approximately 13 years old. However, as the memoir unfolds, Lori’s age progresses through the various events depicted, culminating in her maturity as a young adult. Her age throughout the book serves to highlight her growth and the struggles she faces, ultimately leading her to move to New York City in search of a better life.
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