-
Pearl Harbor gets bombed by the Japanese which impacts Jeanne's family as well as many other Japanese people living in America. Her father is taken to a interrogation camp.
Type of event: This is a turning point because due to this event, Jeanne's whole life changed and it was the start of the journey of staying in a camp.
Relation to theme: Even though everything was so hectic, Jeanne stayed strong. -
Her father is one of the first men to arrive to Manzanar after nine months. He looks a lot older and ill.
Type of event: This is a turning point because the family reunites and it kind of becomes the start of a new chapter.
Relation to the theme: When her father returns, many insulted her father but Jeanne wasn't ashamed and didn't forget who she was. -
After coming to Manzanar, Jeanne's father becomes reliant on alcohol and becomes violent. He almost kills Jeanne's mother but thankfully, Kiyo stops him.
Type of event: Character development: Jeanne becomes more fearful and timid because of this and changes.
Relation to the theme: Even though her father had changed so much, Jeanne never forgot about who she was and had hope for the future. -
Jeanne and her family is forced to move after the bombing. They are ordered to go to Manzanar where an internment camp is.
Type of event: Turning point because after so long, Jeanne finally gets out of the camp and starts a new life.
Relation to the theme: This change may have been hard for most but Jeanne was strong throughout it. -
Jeanne returns back to school and feels discriminated. She however is not ashamed of being Japanese.
Type of event: Positive character development because even though she is discriminated she never becomes ashamed and becomes a more mature individual.
Relation to the theme: Jeanne doesn't become ashamed of who she is even when so many people are against her. -
Jeanne starts to like Caucasian boys at her school but her father strongly disapproves. He claims that she should get married to a Japanese man in the future.
Type of event: Turning point because in this event, Jeanne realizes who she is and how her father will never approve of a Caucasian.
Relation to the theme: This event relates to finding who you are and always remembering that. Jeanne will always be Japanese and she will never forget that. -
In the end, Jeanne Wakatsuki ends up getting married to a Caucasian man and has three children. She lives in California and is living a happy life.
Type of event: Positive character development because she is shown living a happy life with her family that she loves.
Relation to the theme: This event shows that if you don't give up and remember who you are, everything will work out. -
Theme: Through the ups and downs in life, never give up and do not forget who you are.
