I'm not sure who Amelia and Eleanor are in this story without reading it. They could be friends, sisters, or just two people who happen to go on a ride together.
Beth Thomas in the story is a girl who had experienced early childhood abuse. She was then adopted and became known for her very difficult and disturbing behaviors such as harming animals and being overly aggressive towards people.
Since we don't have much information, Beth Anderson could be the author or the main character of this 'never - ending story'. Maybe she's a creative individual who has a lot to share through this story.
Eleanor and Park isn't historical fiction. It focuses on the present-day experiences and relationships of the main characters, without delving into historical events or periods.
At the beginning, Eleanor is a rigid character with set routines. As the story unfolds, her relationship with Raymond and her own experiences gradually break down her walls. She begins to face her past traumas and in doing so, becomes more confident and self - aware. For instance, she starts to take better care of her appearance and interact more with people in a positive way. This development is slow but steady throughout the novel.
Yes, Beth Harmon is a fictional character from the novel 'The Queen's Gambit' by Walter Tevis, not a real - life person. However, the story was inspired by the world of chess and the experiences of real chess players to some extent.