Rex Walls Character Analysis

Throughout these chapters, more of Rex Walls’ true personality is exposed. Rex seemed to grow more oblivious to his alcoholism and the consequences to his actions. Like before, he would often return home late, however, he gave an angry impression full of rage and destruction through actions such as breaking “windows and smashed dishes and furniture until he’d spent all his anger” (Walls, 112). In church, Rex would speak out inappropriately and insult the religion while all those who follow it witness. Yet, his family would justify his actions by saying, “Don’t worry, God understands. He knows that your father is a cross we must bear” (Walls, 105). After reading of Rex’s behaviors throughout these chapters, I believe his inner gloom and despair