Peyton’s Reviews > Eleanor & Park > Status Update

For me, I see many more Windows in this book than mirrors, like when Eleanor's stepfather Richie gets upset because Eleanor's mother "[forgot] the pumpkin on Christmas" (Rowell 198). This is a window to me because no one in my family would get THAT upset about not having pumpkin pie on Christmas.

Adversity impacts the way others see us, like when Park’s mother decides that she doesn’t like Eleanor because of the way she dresses, acts, and looks. Though, she has no idea what her home life is like.

Adversity impact the way we see others because we make assumptions. Based on someone's actions or body language we can assume ho someone is feeling, even if it isn't accurate.