In the beginning of this article, the Japanese American family arrives at the internment camps. In the texts it states "But inside the bus no one stirred. No one waved or spoke"(Houston). This is an example of a scared and anxious tone that is represented by the young boy. This tone is continued in the rest of the paragraph by explaining that everyone was being silent and not moving. In the last chapter, they're learning how to get along and work together with the other family's. In the text it states, "Happily, gratefully, Mama bowed again and said ,"Arigato" (Thank you) "Arigato gozaimas" (Thank you so much)(Houston). This is showing an example of repetition because she is saying thank you multiple times and showing her gratitude by repeating it.

The authors purpose of writing this article was to inform people about what it was like for the Japanese Americans in the internment camps. In the perspective of the youngest child in the family, he explains how he felt and how it was for him and him family. This article also was to show that these families had everything taken from them.

This event does not affect my life currently. I do know many Americans and many people that aren't Americans struggle with discrimination daily. Being discriminated affects the quality of life and the ability to live freely.