In "Farewell to Manzanar," the memories of pre-internment family dinners in Santa Monica hold significant meaning for young Jeannie. These memories represent her "double impulse" to both disappear and be accepted. They reflect her longing for the familial and cultural unity that was disrupted by the internment, while also highlighting her struggles with identity and the tension between her Japanese heritage and her American upbringing. The dinners symbolize a time of togetherness and belonging that contrasts sharply with her experiences during and after the internment, encapsulating her desire for acceptance in a world that often marginalizes her heritage.
What do the memories of pre-internment family dinners in Santa Monica represent to young Jeannie in Farewell to Manzanar?
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They symbolize the pride she feels in being Japanese American.
They symbolize the pride she feels in being Japanese American.
They symbolize the hope that Jeannie has for a reconciliation with Papa.
They symbolize the hope that Jeannie has for a reconciliation with Papa.
They represent her "double impulse" to both disappear and be accepted.
They represent her "double impulse" to both disappear and be accepted.
They represent the sense of unity that has been lost.
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