As we continue to inch closer to the highly anticipated Christmas break, teachers begin to shove every last bit of information into us before we reach finals week. Therefore, this leaves me with very little time to spare for many activities such as reading. My reading habits have dropped significantly over the past month because I am simply unable to find the time. I look forward to every independent reading time because it gives me a chance to clear my mind and do something I enjoy. I am very upset about leaving english soon as we move to next semester in a few weeks.
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Regardless of how one appears on the outside, the beauty of someone is depicted by their personality, feelings, emotions, and behaviors. This message is displayed through the love story of a troubled teen named Eleanor and a typical Korean boy named Park. In the story of Eleanor and Park, two unlikely lovers unexpectedly meet on a school bus and immediately find the common liking of comic books. Their bond grows profusely as they deal with multiple problems such as bullying, the wrath of parents, and dealing with acceptance.
The first time they encountered each other, Park promptly noticed her beauty. The majority of Eleanor’s peers at school demeanor her for her extravagant outfits. This is where the phrase, “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder” comes into play. Practically what this statement means is that beauty cannot be judged objectively, for what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another. Park in this instance can be presented as the beholder. Other students found Eleanor to “never look nice,” but Park found her to “look like art, and art wasn't supposed to look nice; it was supposed to make you feel something” (Rowell 328). Park felt the connection and disregarded everyone’s opinion. While reading this, I transitioned the story into my life. My mom always reminds me to “find a guy who treats you like a princess.” This statement can be represented in the story as Park treats Eleanor like a princess because he truly loves her. As I continue to grow older my one wish is to find someone who treats me like royalty, therefore I can treat them the same. For anyone who comes across this entry, I want you all to remember, don’t give up hope of finding your perfect match because in life, there will always be a Park to your Eleanor.
