Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor And Park

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In the novel, Eleanor and park, the themes of isolation, bullying, and the complexities of adolescence are reflected through the relationship of Eleanor and park greatly as well as reflected through their personal life's both at home and at school. This leads to difficult situations and attention grasping scenarios that are hoped to be captured, as different opinions are expressed throughout the novel. Rainbow Rowell does an excellent job of sharing a new perspective about teen romance and the love of two people living two different lives. There will be discussions about Eleanor’s relationship at home with her stepdad Richie, and her defenseless mother, as well as how it affects her and park’s relationship. The viewpoints about the themes of

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