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
What do the stones Symbolize?
Symbol: stones that remain unchanged throughout the ages as well as the layers of thick moss that make the stones look bigger than they are. This image suggests that the Japanese ability to endure the trials of Manzanar could actually lead to growth.
100
What does Shikata Ga Nai mean?
What is It cannot be done
200
This Character had to stop Papa from hitting Mama
Who is Kiyo
200
What does Jeanne's Dream Symbolize?
Symbol: symbolizes the barrier of ethnic prejudice that lets her see her goal but never achieve it.
200
What was Manzanar
What is a Japanese Internment Camp
300
This Proud Character smashed porcelain because of a $15.00 offer
Who is Mama
300
What is Papa's cane a symbol of?
Symbol: It shows that he is very proud, and he treats the cane as if it was his "battle-scar"
300
What does Inu mean?
What is a dog
400
What was Woodys wifes name?
Who is Chizu
400
What do the Rock Gardens symbolize?
Symbol: They symbolize the mountains from Japan, and the peacefullness and tranquility that the japanese american's in these internment camps have about their country
400
What does Yo-Go-Re mean?
Meaning: A roughneck or dead-end Kid
500
Who was though to be a Saboteur on his 24 hour shift during the riot?
Who is Kaz
500
What does the Rock Gardens standing there after 30 years mean?
Symbol: It means that the Camp will exist and be able to tell a story of those who inhabited it
500
What does Ba-ka-ya-ro mean?
Meaning: Stupid
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