Characters
This character is the narrator and protagonist of Farewell to Manzanar.
Who is Jeanne Wakatsuki (Houston)?
The valley's name where Manzanar internment camp was located.
What is Owens Valley, California?
The global conflict during which Japanese Americans were interned.
What is World War II?
A major theme topic centered around Jeanne's journey in understanding her own dual cultural background.
What is identity?
The event that marks the beginning of the book, where the Wakatsuki family is forced to leave their home.
He is Jeanne's oldest brother, who joined the Army to leave the internment camp.
Who is Woody Wakatsuki?
The typical living quarters for families at Manzanar were in these structures.
What are barracks?
The executive order number issued by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt that led to Japanese internment.
What is 9066?
The theme topic highlighting the prejudice faced by Japanese Americans during and after World War II.
What is discrimination?
Jeanne's father is arrested by the FBI for allegedly treasonous activities, related to this vehicle.
What is his boat?
This character is referred to as 'Papa' by Jeanne and struggles with his identity after the internment.
Who is Ko Wakatsuki?
A weather condition that constantly affected life at Manzanar.
What is dust (or sandstorms)?
The year when Japanese internment officially began in the United States.
What is 1942?
The theme topic reflecting the conflicted emotions and cultural dissonance Jeanne experiences.
What is internal conflict?
During their time at Manzanar, some internees created one of these structures to reflect their cultural heritage.
What is a Japanese garden?
The supportive and hardworking matriarch of the Wakatsuki family.
Who is Riku Wakatsuki?
One of the main activities that Jeanne pursued while at Manzanar to stay engaged.
What is baton twirling?
The event that triggered fear and suspicion of Japanese Americans, leading to internment.
What is the attack on Pearl Harbor?
This theme topic addresses the hardships imposed by the internment and the resilience it demanded.
What is perseverance?
An event where internees rallied for more freedom and better conditions within the camp.
What is the Manzanar Riot (or Disturbance)?
Jeanne's friend who introduces her to baton twirling.
Who is Radine?
The special building type used for social activities and dining at the camp.
What is the Mess Hall?
This term is used to describe the mass removal and imprisonment of Japanese Americans.
What is forced evacuation or internment (or relocation)?
This theme topic reflects the difficulty of the family to stay together and nurture personal bonds during the internment.
What is family cohesion?
The symbolic object Papa uses to assert his dignity and authority in the family.
What is his cane?