Farewell to Manzanar Chapters 12-13

Chapter 12

Manzanar, U.S.A

During this time, spring has finally came around. Gardeners are allowed to build small gardens and it also helps people living the camp forget about the disadvantages of living in Manzanar. Jeanne observes Caucasians comming from different towns, come into Manzanar socializing and working together.


Chapter 13

Outings, Explorations

Jeanne moves into block 28. In the camp they provide a school for children. Peope of the Manzanar camp had a recreation program with leaders hired by the War Relocation authority. Manzanar includes various activities for those living in the camp. At first Jeanne tried out in Baton Twirling, then she wanted to be a volunteer Odori traditional dancer, next she tried ballet lessons. Many of the American Caucasians would try and persuade th Japanese to become Catholic. Jeanne and her friends practiced Catechism. In the Manzanar camps there was also a block for orphans only. People were getting baptized in camp. She then too wanted to become Catholic, but her father refused her request.