A Child in Prison Camp

What does Takashima's father represent in the memoir, A Child in Prison Camp?

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Senji Takashima, Shizuye's father, represents the defiant Japanese who, angry about their unjust treatment, protest and petition until improvements are made in the camp. Senji also represents those Japanese who, because of this treatment, wish to return to Japan after the war.

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