Eleanor and Park constantly feel the urge to fit in or do things that would not attract attention towards them. The major issues that are explored in the novel are peer pressure and body issues. Park is half-American, half-Korean, and despite being ‘accepted’ among the locals feels like an outsider due to his Asian features. Eleanor is a ‘big girl’, has red hair and an eccentric sense of style mostly due to her family’s financial conditions, due to which she stands out in a crowd and is butt of many jokes. The novel progresses as the POV shifts between Eleanor and Park. The novel is set during 1986-1987 in Omaha, Nebraska and follows the lives of two teenagers while exploring issues like peer pressure, identity and body image. Written by Ruchika Thukral, Shruti RameshĮleanor and Park is a Young Adult novel written by Rainbow Rowell in 2013. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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