Pages 80-102 : How do memories help or hurt us to persevere? How does reflection affect the act of persevering? by Adelyn Ko

Natalie, Kate, Sydney

2025-03-28 16:51:38 UTC

The father making a good learning experience out of an awkward and difficult situation on page 91 allowed George to move on and preserve his innocence. Instead of feeling resentment towards the boys, he could brush it off and make the best of that experience. It also allowed the family to laugh instead of harboring bad feelings towards others in the camp.

Maximus, Adam, Adam, Zain, and Troy

1650362 — 2025-03-28 16:51:43 UTC

The significance is it takes them from around spring time all the way to the winter. But the illustration style on page 100 is sort of a patchy which this choice of imagery could convey the idea that since this was so long ago his memory of this specific instance is very patchy or it could mean it could bring the warmth and comfort that a quilt would bring because it also gives that sense as well. But after that on page 101 the illustration style goes back to what it normally was with the occasional hexagons in-bedded in the images this choice of frame with the kid zoomed in on the window looking out could be related to how everyone as a kid looking outside at the stone then having to wait to go outside with their family as in the bottom panels it shows them going outside with their parents this could be the author's choice of trying to relate the story back to the reader so they can get some understanding.

Thayra, Kendal, Ruth

thayra28diaz — 2025-03-28 16:53:18 UTC

For kids, the whole war situation affects their identity and how they perceive themselves, since they are at an age where things are taken a little more easily. They have developed this feeling of subtle self-hatred because they think being Japanese is the reason why they are in the camps.

Jack, Dalton, Phongggg, Sam S, Andrew

2025-03-28 16:53:21 UTC

George remembers this experience as joyous and exciting which is exemplified by the stars and sparkles all across these panels. Rather than distinct lines, the whole place is largely made out of dots which almost hides the camp around them, and makes it seem more fun and exciting. The bottom panel on page 95 depicts the family embarking on their adventure through the lens of someone within the camp. This reflects the contrast between the walled in camp and the free world outside. They are clearly very happy and joyful on the next page as well.

Layla and Nina

2025-03-28 16:54:09 UTC

The fact that the boys both want to be American in the war and not Japanese may mean that they are ashamed of their Japanese heritage and would rather be seen as fully American. This might be because of the Anti-Japanese propaganda and mistreatment that was forced upon them when they were back in their homes. The children are living in a country that is enemies with Japan and are witnessing a war in which they are the opposition, and the Americans are heroes. This probably messes with how they perceive their race and themselves.

Anna, Ethan, Micheal, Octavio

2025-03-28 16:55:21 UTC

George's memories of his past experiences provide an example of lessons learned from his father, which likely helped guide him throughout the rest of his potentially difficult / confusing experiences in the camp, and later on in his life.