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Manzanar Camp Opens
Japanese-Americans who were seen as threats to the war effort were sent to camps like Manzanar. Young and naive Jeanne is oblivious to the racism toward the Japanese stirring up. -
Papa Arrives at Manzanar
Papa arrives at Manzanar however this would bring alcohol addiction to Mr. Wakatsuki (Papa) and fighting in the family. Jeanne starts to grow away from her family. -
Jeanne explores new hobbies
The close knit family is pulled farther apart. Jeanne wants to have some fun so she experiments taking up different hobbies. -
Jeanne realizes American racism toward the Japanese
When Jeanne and her family finally leave Manzanar to Los Angeles, Jeanne realizes racism toward her race that she was once oblivious to. -
Jeanne meets Radine
Jeanne would usually let rude remarks pass by without standing up for herself. When she met Radine she learned the importance of standing up for herself. -
Jeanne is carnival queen
Jeanne is elected carnival queen showing the people of her school that no matter what race a person is that they all have the same opportunities. -
Theme Statement
The theme of Farewell to Manzanar is learning to accept yourself for who you are. Jeanne had to deal with racism since an early age which followed her through her teenage years. In that time span, she learned to stand up for any injustice she faced and became a more mature person
