Which phrase summarizes the philosophy of Shikata ga nai?
Which phrase summarizes the philosophy of Shikata ga nai?
President Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066, which he signs in February 1942, gives the military the authority to relocate potential threats to national security. Those of Japanese descent in America can only await their final destination: “their common sentiment is shikata ga nai” (“it cannot be helped”).
How was Woody’s promise Mama fulfilled?
How was Woody’s promise to Mama fulfilled? Woody’s promise to “make it better”, is fulfilled not only by fixing the original block they had lived in, which they did using tin lids and a hammer plus some nails to seal the cracks in the walls. But also by moving to a better block later in the book.
How was Papa’s attack on Mama stopped?
How was Papa’s attack on Mama stopped? Kiyo punched Papa in the face.
How old is Papa in Farewell to Manzanar?
seven-year-old
What caused the camps to be closed completely?
What event finally caused the camps to be completely closed? When did this happen? The US dropped a bomb on Japanese on August 6, 1945. The war ended and Japan surrendered.
What pivotal event led the US to enter WWII?
attack on Pearl Harbor
What problem did the family face as a result of the court ruling?
What problem did the family face as a result of the court ruling? The camps were closed and the Wakatsuki family was now asked to leave to return home but they did not have a home to return to so they were not sure where to go. Jeanne said she had a foretaste of being hated.
Where did Woody go in 1946 and why?
Where did Woody go in 1946 and why? He went to Japan to visit his father’s relatives. Jeanne said the family left the camp “in style”.
What does Jeanne imagine hatred looks like?
In the story, Jeanne imagines that hatred looks like a “dark, amorphous cloud” that will descend and enclose her family forever. This frightening imagery describes how Jeanne feels about her family’s journey back west. To facilitate her family’s move, Jeanne’s father purchases a car.
What happened to Jeanne’s brother in law Kaz during the riot?
Jeanne’s brother-in-law Kaz is foreman of a reservoir maintenance crew that must leave the camp on the night of the riots. They are issued ax handles to protect themselves if the rioters discover them cooperating with the administration.
Why did Mama move the family to Terminal Island?
Mama moved the family to Terminal Island because they needed a place to go with other Japanese that they could rely on. Americans were scared of the Japanese and Mama knew they needed the support of others.
What job did Woody take when he got to the camp?
carpenter
What does Manzanar mean in Spanish?
apple orchard
Who is the main character in Farewell to Manzanar?
Jeanne Wakatsuki
Who is Woody in Farewell to Manzanar?
Woody is the third eldest child in Jeanne’s family in Farewell to Manzanar. This short, mustached 24-year-old’s importance to his family is anything but small. Woody is a handy man who not only helps make his own family’s living quarters better but also pitches in as a carpenter around camp.