In the novel Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell the author has revealed so far two teenagers experiencing something everyone has all gotten to know so well, awkwardness. Previously in the first few pages, the reader comprehends the characteristics between the two and the people surrounding them. Although, Eleanor and Park forcefully started speaking a few worded sentences to each other just to break the silence between their one hour bus rides together to school and back, I can relate to each of them. The two teenagers over think, feel awkward about situations and don’t always know what to say but they create a silent bond. Eleanor began reading Park’s comics in his lap on their way to school and home unknowingly that Park knew of this. As it