Farewell to
Manzanar
Part I
Part I – Chapters 1-5
What is the setting when the story opens?
Why did the fishing boats return?
What did Papa do the night he heard the news?
Why was the FBI picking up Japanese-American fishermen?
What happened to Papa two weeks later? How did he react?
Why was Jeanne afraid on Terminal Island?
What was Order 9066 and how did it affect the Japanese
Americans?
• What is the public attitudes toward the Japanese-American
people in California?
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Explain the treatment by teacher in Boyle Heights.
• What happened to the Wakatsuki family?
• Describe the conditions of the barracks.
Part I – Chapters 1-5
• How did the War Department help the people in the
camps get better clothing?
• Describe Jeanne’s physical condition at the camp.
• How is Mama coping? (think about how she is coping
with using the latrines to illustrate your point)
• What happened in the mess halls that changed the
families? Why did this happen?
• What work did Mama start doing? Why is she doing it?
• How old is the author at this point in the story?
• Describe the reunion with Papa.
o How did he look?
o What did the author do?
Part I – Chapters 1-5: Characterization
Description or Trait
Mama (initial
impression)
Papa (initial impression)
Jeanne (initial
impression)
Mama (by end of chapter
5)
Papa(by end of chapter
5)
Jeanne (by end of
chapter 5)
Words, thoughts,
feelings, or actions
describing character
Part I – Chapters 1-5: Analysis – you may discuss as a
group; however, you will respond individually.
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The Watkatsukis family must make many physical and social adjustments
as a result of moving to Manzanar. It is an endless cause and effect cycle
in which they have little control over either one. Graphically illustrate a
minimum of 4 cause and effect reactions. Then , reflect on the impact of
this situation on Jeanne as well as the family (1 paragraph minimum.)
By the end of chapter 5, the author reflects on how life is different for her
family since the bombing at Pearl Harbor. One memory etched in her
mind is that of sitting around the large dinning room table as a whole
family. There were certain rituals and routines performed within the family
during the meal. Now, as the family lives in Manzanar, they eat at
separate times, often eating with friends rather than family. In list form,
compare and contrast the family like of the Watkatsukis before Pearl
Harbor with their life afterwards. Then write a one sentence explanation
describing the greatest difference.
As Jeanne (the author) reflects on her attendance at “Children’s
Village,” she analyzes her families religious beliefs. Though the Watkatsukis
did not regularly practice a religion, Papa was against Jeanne’s baptism
into the Catholic faith; he stepped in to stop it. In a well developed
paragraph, explain why Papa would have such a problem converting,
even though she didn’t practice Buddhism.
Part I – Chapters 6-10
• How does Jeanne as an adult see the cane that
Papa brought back with him from Fort Lincoln?
• What job did Papa have at Fort Lincoln? Why did
he have that job?
• The interrogator asked Papa what he thought of
the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. What was his
response?
• Why were the women calling Papa “inu”?
• How was the attack (in chapter 8 where Papa
attacked Mama) different from previous one?
• Why wouldn’t Papa or most other JapaneseAmerican men talked about Fort Lincoln?
Part I – Chapters 6-10
• Who is Fred Tayama? Why and when was he
beaten?
• Describe the riot – consider the causes, results, and
the name of the leader….
• Describe the events that took place in the reservoir
shack.
o Add to your characterization chart of Mama, Papa, and Jeanne
Part I – Chapters 6-10: Analysis – you may
discuss as a group; however, you will
respond individually. Part I: Due tomorrow!
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Mama and Papa’s relationship begins as a love story. She was a
beautiful young woman with distinct and attractive Japanese
features. He was a Japanese traditionalist with big dreams of
establishing himself in American society. Mam’s family
discouraged their relationship; however, this did not stop the
young lovers from finding each other and creating a life of their
own.
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Envision Mama and Papa at the start of their relationship. Use what you know about Papa’s
personality, aspirations, and family background and compose a persuasive paragraph (from
Papa’s perspective) convincing mama to run away with him.
Papa’s characterization is truly revealed throughout Part I of the
novel, cite at minimum of five incidents or examples to support or
refute the following statement: Jeanne remembers her father as
a flawed man, but one who posses dignity and style.
The issue of trust and betrayal is prevalent throughout this novel.
Come up with a list of four incidents that describe this issue.
Include a description of the circumstances describing this issue,
who was impacted, and an inference of the effect on the
character.