Book Report Farewell To Manzanar

A Short Man With A Big Heart
“Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world right in the eye.” (Helen Keller). Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston are the authors of Farewell to Manzanar. Woody is the third and the oldest son of Wakatsuki family and he has a strong character in this novel, Woody was born in California, Which simply means that everyone will be harmed during a war; even if someone is innocent, After the attack to the Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Air force, USA government decided to intern Japanese-American people to keep them in a camp, we know that as Manzanar. The book Farewell To Manzanar by Jeanne D. Houston and James D. Houston, describes the life of the people who lived in the camp during world war two. Woody is one of the characters who we read about in this book. He has a very important and effective role in Wakatsuki’ family. He has a short strong body and a kind heart. …show more content…
Woody is the third and the oldest son of Wakatsuki family who is very supportive during Papa’s absence. He is the most fatherly of Jeanne’s brothers, and he supported his family during Papa was absent for a year in Fort Lincoln. He spends a long time of his valuable life beside his family in Manzanar. Woody and his father have different ideas about some decisions, after Papa was back from Fort Lincoln; they have several time arguments with his father. During World War II, Woody joined the American Army to show his loyalty to the country. When the Loyalty Oath is proposed to the citizen, Woody wants to answer “YES” and be prepared into the war with the idea of fighting and helping the American