In detailed paragraphs (one paragraph for each response), answer two or more of the following questions to the best of your ability. Please bring your own thoughts and feelings to your responses.
- How does Eleanor and Park’s relationship evolve throughout the course of the book, and what do you think it symbolizes in terms of the coming-of-age theme?
- What are some of the significant themes in Eleanor and Park, and how do they relate to the experiences of young adults today?
- How does the book deal with issues of identity and self-discovery, and what message does it convey about the process of growing up?
- What role does family play in the main characters’ lives, and how do their family dynamics shape their experiences and relationships?
- How does the book explore the theme of love and first relationships, and what message does it convey about the challenges and rewards of young love?
In 300 words or more, write about your thoughts on what we have addressed—offering any key insights, interesting critiques, and observations gained from the readings. Feel free to offer any views and opinions that arose as you learned from the materials. What did you find interesting? How does the information contribute to your life? Discuss anything you feel is relevant to the materials. This section has no strict form or essential content you must address. Still, you must address information acquired from what you learned in this unit and how the information provided insight and depth to your understanding. But, again, feel free to flow at random here with the materials in mind.