The Cause Of Papa's Death

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Before Papa was arrested, he was a very in-control person whom everyone respected. No one dared stand up to him because he was the head of the household and his kids were pretty small. “This was partly Papa’s fault. One of his threats to keep us younger kids in line was “I’m going to sell you to the Chinaman.” When I had entered kindergarten two year earlier, I was the only Oriental in the class. They sat me next to a Caucasian girl who happened to have very slanted eyes. I looked at her and began to scream, certain Papa had sold me out at last.” (pg 11, Houston)

When Papa came back, the Wakatsuki family was affected very much. Although Jeanne did not really feel anything when Papa was arrested, the Wakatsukis were deeply moved when he came

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