For this assignment, you must choose a member of the Wakatsuki family (other than Jeannie) and write about an event described in "Farewell to Manzanar" from that person's perspective 250 words minimum

Question

Specification
Your entry should

- Reflect on what you have learned about the personality traits and viewpoints of the selected individual.
- Adopt this individual's perspective, as though you were seeing the world through his or her eyes. This should include
1. Use of first-person pronouns (such as "I, me, and my") to refer to this individual, **NOT YOURSELF**
2. A viewpoint and tone that realistically reflects how this individual would see and experience the subject matter he or she writes about.

You may choose to write about one of these events:

1. Papa's Arrest
2. The family's first night at Manzanar
3. The night Kiyo punches Papa
4. The riot in Manzanar

Once you have completed your entry, you should write an additional one-paragraph (6-8 sentences) response explaining how the depiction of the events differs from its depiction in "Farewell to Manzanar" and why you chose to make these changes.

Part 1:
"Farewell to Manzanar" is a memoir written from Jeannie's perspective.
You will choose an **EVENT** listed below and choose 1 of the characters "Other than Jeannie" and write from their perspective.
You will pick one of the **EVENTS** from "Farewell to Manzanar" ---

- Papa's arrest: How will Papa or Mama write about Papa's arrest?

- The family's first night at Manzanar: How do you think Jeannie's family members feel about this situation?

- The night Kiyo punches Papa: How would Kiyo or Papa write about This situation?

After reading your chosen event and determining what the circumstances are, you will pretend you are one of the **CHARACTERS** from the book --(*Not Jeannie*)

- Mama
- Papa
- Woody
- Radine
- Kiyo
- Eleanor

Then, you will **WRITE 2-3 PARAGRAPHS (A MINIMUM OF 250 WORDS)** from your chosen character's perspective. From what you know about your chosen character's personality, how would they write *About the situation*? How would it be different from Jeannie's perspective?

Part 2:
Once you have completed your entry, you should write an additional one-paragraph (6-8 paragraphs) response explaining how the depiction of the event differs from its depiction in "Farewell to Manzanar" and why you chose to make these changes.

Lesson Chapters

"Farewell to Manzanar"

- Lesson 3.03 Chapters 1-3
- Lesson 3.04 Chapters 3-6
- Lesson 3.05 Chapters 7-10
- Lesson 3.06 Chapters 11-14

you can choose, your free will. just do what it asks

Answer 1

Part 1: Kiyo's Perspective on Papa's Arrest

I remember the morning they came for Papa like it was yesterday. The sun had barely risen, but my heart sank as I watched them storm into our home, their uniforms crisp and intimidating. I felt a surge of anger mixed with helplessness. I had always looked up to Papa. He was our rock, the quiet strength that held our family together. But there they were, pointing fingers and demanding he come with them, like he was some kind of criminal. I couldn't fathom the injustice of it all. “What have you done?” I wanted to scream, but the words got lodged in my throat as I watched him comply, knowing full well that he was innocent.

As a teenager, my emotions ran wild, and this event ignited a fire within me that I didn't know I possessed. Even as I stood frozen, a sense of betrayal engulfed me. How could they take him away from us, the man who had worked tirelessly to provide for our family? The last look he gave us spoke volumes—his eyes held a mix of despair and a fierce determination to fight for us. I wanted to be strong, to understand why this was happening. But all I felt was confusion and anger directed at the world outside our home. How could they do this? How could they lock him away while people like us, who had always contributed to this country, were forced into the margins?

That night, the sound of our family's unfinished dinner echoed through the empty house, a stark reminder of how drastically things had changed. The taste of salt mixed with my tears; I wanted to assure my siblings that everything would be okay, but I couldn't find any reassurance within myself. All I knew was that we were now living in a nightmare, one I wished I could wake up from. It felt like the foundation of our family was crumbling, and I felt powerless to stop it.

Part 2: Reflection on Perspective Changes

In "Farewell to Manzanar," Jeannie portrays Papa's arrest through the eyes of a young girl, capturing her confusion and fear surrounding the event. However, when writing from Kiyo's perspective, I chose to emphasize his feelings of anger and betrayal, reflecting not just his vulnerability as a teenager but also his admiration for his father. While Jeannie experienced the event more superficially, focusing on her emotions as a child, Kiyo's perspective dives deeper into the tumultuous feelings of rage, helplessness, and a yearning for understanding. Kiyo is not just witnessing the event; he is also grappling with his developing identity and the shock of seeing his father, a man of respect and authority to him, being treated with such disdain. Ultimately, this change in perspective highlights the multifaceted emotional experience of a family member who is not only grappling with the loss of familial stability but also questioning societal structures and justice, making it a richer narrative.