Life out of Manzanar
why did Jeanne start baton twirling
she started baton twirling to fit in to her new life in Los Angeles
where did the family move to after manzanar
Los Angeles
why did Jeanne start baton twirling
she wanted to fit in with the Americans
what was Jeanne's dad like after Manzanar
He was bitter, far out, and mentally unstable
why did Jeanne partake in beauty contests
because she wanted to be accepted my other people and fit in
what habit did they keep from manzanar
they still did not eat with each other even in their own home
what did Jeanne like about baton twirling
She liked the attention she got
what habit did Jeanne's dad restart after Manzanar
Drinking
what did jeanne's family find hard after leaving manzanar
finding a place to live
what contests did jeanne partake in
Beauty contests
what did Jeanne's dad think about Jeanne baton twirling
he disapproved and he thought its was disrespectful and not proper
How did Papa react to Jeanne wanting to do things like beauty contests and baton twirling
He disagreed and thought it was shameful
what did Jeanne struggle with
wanting to fit in with American people but also keeping her Japanese heritage
what grade did Jeanne start public school
seventh grade
what is the meaning behind her costume
it made her feel accepted but it also represented her Japanese upbringing
what idea did Jeanne's dad have after Manzanar
He wanted to move to Japan
what did jeanne's dad think about Jeanne doing beauty contests
he felt that it was inappropriate and he was ashamed
what does the double impulse mean
she wanted to represent her Japanese culture but also fit in with Americans
what did a conflict in baton twirling represent about the chapter
that she was dealing with wanting to fit in with the American lifestyle but also keep her Japanese culture
What does Papa represent to Jeanne in this chapter
proud Japanese way that she’s both drawn to and trying to escape