Eleanor Bullying Quotes

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In Eleanor and Park, a novel about two star crossed lovers written by Rainbow Rowell, the protagonist Eleanor faces a life full of adversity and strife. From being the victim of intense bullying, both at home and at school, to having low self esteem, Eleanor emerged from the conflicts in her life stronger and more resilient.

Bullying can shape the way an individual looks at themselves and the world around them. In Eleanor and Park, one of the two protagonists, Eleanor, faces extreme persecution from both her stepfather at home, and her peers at school. For example, her stepfather Richie is clearly depicted as a brutal abuser to both Eleanor’s mother and the rest of her family “You don’t see how… how he looks at me”... Like he’s biding his