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.
The idiom "to look around" originated from Mencius and his disciple,"Mencius, King Hui of Liang." This idiom meant to look at the people on both sides and say something else. To describe having nothing to say, deliberately avoiding the question and using other words to brush it off. In modern society, avoiding the question could be seen as a kind of wisdom and interpersonal skills, which could help us better integrate into social situations and get along with others, and avoid answering or facing awkward questions directly.
In the story of Moses and the burning bush, the burning bush is crucial. The fact that it burned yet was not consumed by the fire was a miracle. This miracle was God's way of revealing Himself to Moses. It was a moment of divine communication. God told Moses from within the burning bush that He had seen the affliction of His people, the Israelites, in Egypt and was sending Moses to bring them out. It was a powerful moment that set in motion the events of the Exodus, which is a major part of the religious and historical narrative in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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.
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.
The Bush wars had a huge impact on military families. Many families had to endure long periods of separation. Spouses had to take on extra responsibilities at home, like managing finances, taking care of children, and handling household repairs all alone. It was a difficult time for them as they constantly worried about the safety of their loved ones serving in the wars.
One of the impactful war stories from the Bush era could be the experiences of soldiers on the ground in Iraq. Many soldiers had to deal with the harsh conditions of the desert, as well as the constant threat of insurgent attacks. They faced challenges like improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that were hidden everywhere, making every patrol a life - or - death situation.