Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston’s memoir Farewell to Manzanar (1973) describes the experiences of a Japanese American family subjected to internment in the Manzanar camp during World War II, highlighting themes of anti-Asian sentiment in America, confiscation of property, and family breakdown in the camps. This activity will help students understand the memoir’s social and historical significance, combining historical context essays with primary and secondary sources for a guided analysis of character, context, and theme. Featured resources in this activity include:
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