Most people look at Eleanor as a misfit for a girl, or is different from most girls. She's bullied frequently because of her appearance. For instance, the book states that "And she was dressed like... like she wanted people to look at her. Or maybe like she didn't get what a mess she was." on page 8. Eleanor was a new student, and she wears men clothes and has red hair. Also, she's treated like a slug, or as if she as a disease. For example, on page 8, the book stated that "They pushed past the girl, knocking into her, and dropped into their own seats." and "That girl--all of them--hated Eleanor before they'd even laid eyes on her."
Even though Eleanor is being bullied, Park understands Eleanor. They are alike in some ways, for example music and comic. They are both outsiders, although Eleanor is more of an outsider than Park is. For example, "She was the only person in class who'd read her poem like it wasn't an assignment. You couldn't look away from her as long as she was talking." (Page 9) That showed how Park notices Eleanor in a different way than other people. Also, "When she got on the bus that morning, she immediately lifted her head to find Park. He was looking up, too, like he was waiting for her. She couldn't help it, she grinned." (Page 58) Eleanor is living a complicated life, and Park was one of the few people who can make her smile.
Ever since Eleanor and Park met each, they both showed interest in one another. Although their parents refuse them to be together, they were still, star-crossed lovers. When Eleanor got bullied by Steve, Park got into a fight with him. That showed how much he cared about Eleanor and her feelings, even though she didn't like what had happened. Eleanor and Park are living different lives. Richie, Eleanor's step-father, refuses the most for Eleanor is have boyfriends, or even have boys over at their house, and is very violent. Although they barely have time or somewhere to talk about personal things, they tried their best to communicate with each other.
The issues happening in the text also happens frequently in the real world. Bullying happens mostly in school, which is where bullying takes place in Eleanor & Park. This issue makes me wonder if there will ever be a solution to it. Judging others is a common thing that happens to everyone. Although it happens frequently, it could be controlled by the people themselves.
Even though Eleanor is being bullied, Park understands Eleanor. They are alike in some ways, for example music and comic. They are both outsiders, although Eleanor is more of an outsider than Park is. For example, "She was the only person in class who'd read her poem like it wasn't an assignment. You couldn't look away from her as long as she was talking." (Page 9) That showed how Park notices Eleanor in a different way than other people. Also, "When she got on the bus that morning, she immediately lifted her head to find Park. He was looking up, too, like he was waiting for her. She couldn't help it, she grinned." (Page 58) Eleanor is living a complicated life, and Park was one of the few people who can make her smile.
Ever since Eleanor and Park met each, they both showed interest in one another. Although their parents refuse them to be together, they were still, star-crossed lovers. When Eleanor got bullied by Steve, Park got into a fight with him. That showed how much he cared about Eleanor and her feelings, even though she didn't like what had happened. Eleanor and Park are living different lives. Richie, Eleanor's step-father, refuses the most for Eleanor is have boyfriends, or even have boys over at their house, and is very violent. Although they barely have time or somewhere to talk about personal things, they tried their best to communicate with each other.
The issues happening in the text also happens frequently in the real world. Bullying happens mostly in school, which is where bullying takes place in Eleanor & Park. This issue makes me wonder if there will ever be a solution to it. Judging others is a common thing that happens to everyone. Although it happens frequently, it could be controlled by the people themselves.
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