Therefore the comics are a symbol, and without them I do not think this couple would have come this far.Īnother symbol that I found was Parks fathers manual truck. So he wouldn’t have to say anything.”(Rowell 51) They linked through the comics that Park read down in his lap and the songs he shared with Eleanor. “When Park got on the bus, he’d set the comics and Smith tapes on the seat next to him, so they’d just be waiting for her. At the beginning of the relationship, Eleanor and Park had a different way of communication. Considering this, it is a valid reason why we should use this as the core novel.Secondly, the symbolism of the novel has an enormous effect on the story-line. These characters show us how difficult times can get, and that someone will always lend a helping hand, or a shoulder to cry on. “Eleanor’s family had been messed up even before Richie came around and sent everything straight to hell.”(Rowell 123) This quote shows that Eleanor’s family has always been messed up and now that Richie is with them, it is even worse. Her Stepdad Richie, is abusive and Eleanor is afraid to step foot in her own home, as her mother barely supports her. Eleanor’s parents play a huge role in her life, however not in a good way. Something that makes Eleanor so strong is her family. Considering all the gossip about Eleanor and Park at school, no one would have ever expected an odd, red-headed, white, stocky girl, to end up with a good-looking, asian, comic-loving boy, in the town of Omaha. They do not care what people think of their relationship, and ignore all the rumours and negativity thrown towards them. Firstly, in the story Eleanor and Park, all the characters are unique in their own way, especially this couple.
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