Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Farewell to Manzanar

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Manzanar - This consists of blocks of four units in which twenty-four people are housed. The barracks are built with green wood that shrinks as it dries, leaving holes and spaces in the walls through which the sand blows. The walls are covered with tar paper and the floors are concrete. There is one bare light bulb hanging from the ceiling which is open to the other units. The only heat is from an oil heater.

Latrines - These are an insult to the pride and privacy of the women at Manzanar. Long...
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