Japanese Americans in the book
Symbols
Words to Know
100
This character was thought to be carrying oil to Japanese subs on his boat, the Nereid.
Who is Papa?
100
This is what the stones symbolize.
What is "The stones remain unchanged throughout the ages, and the layers of thick moss make the stones look bigger than they are. This suggests that the Japanese ability to endure the trials of Manzanar could actually lead to growth"?
100
This is what Shikata Ga Nai means.
What is "It cannot be done"?
200
This character had to stop Papa from hitting Mama.
Who is Kiyo?
200
This is what Jeanne's dream symbolizes.
What is "It symbolizes the barrier of ethnic prejudice that allows her to see her goal but never achieve it."
200
This is what Manzanar was.
What is a Japanese Internment Camp?
300
This proud character smashed porcelain because of a $15.00 offer.
Who is Mama?
300
This is what Papa's cane symbolizes.
What shows that Papa is very proud, and he treats it as if it is his "battle-scar"?
300
This is what Inu means.
What is a dog?
400
This was Woody's wife's name.
Who is Chizu?
400
This is what the Rock Gardens symbolize.
What is "They symbolize the mountains from Japan, and the peacefullness and tranquility that the Japanese Americans in these internment camps have about their country"?
400
This is what Yo-Go-Re means.
What is "a roughneck" or "dead-end kid"?
500
This person was thought to be a saboteur on his 24 hour shift during the riot.
Who is Kaz?
500
This is what the Rock Gardens standing there after 30 years symbolizes.
What is "It means that the Camp will exist and be able to tell a story of those who inhabited it"?
500
This is what ba-ka-ya-ro and ba-ka-ta-re mean.
What is "stupid"?
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