Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Eleanor and Park, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Adolescence and Shame
Love and Intimacy
Poverty and Class
Family and Abuse
Summary
Analysis
Wednesday night, Richie works late and Sabrina makes frozen pizzas for Eleanor and all the kids. It is a rare happy night in Eleanor’s household—and even though she misses Park, lately she feels “safe” and “untouchable” rather than miserable whenever she thinks about him.
This brief chapter shows the joy and happiness that is possible in Eleanor’s family—whenever Richie isn’t around, that is.
Themes
