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    Wakatsuki family structure. Papa is no longer the source of strength he was before the war, and his return kills all hope that the family will rally around him as patriarch. That most of the older children eventually abandon Mama and Papa and relocate to New Jersey shows the deep divide that Manzanar creates in the once happy Wakatsuki family. hThe frustrations of camp life shorten tempers and result in outbursts of violence such as the December Riot and Papa’s attempt to beat Mama with his…

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    Manzanar. There are twelve main characters in the novel and some characters who are more notable than others, such as Papa, Mama, Jeanne and Woody. Woody is the third and the oldest son of Wakatsuki family who has a strong character in this novel, Woody is born in California. Papa gets arrested in the beginning of the story. After he gets arrested, he feels mental confusions. Mama is the best character to represent Japanese woman culture and attitude. It is not important that one of them is the…

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    theory can be applied by analyzing the characters: Dede Mirabal, Mama, and Jaimito Fernandez.…

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    the Papa bear. "Someone's been eating my porridge," said the Mama bear. "Someone's been eating my porridge and they ate it all up!" cried the Baby bear. "Someone's been sitting in my chair," growled the Papa…

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    sometimes, sticking his nose into things he doesn't understand. “‘Mama’ ‘Stacey, what’re you doing up?’ ‘Let me help’ ‘Help with what?’ ‘With….with whatever’s the matter.’ Mama was silent a moment, then said softly, ‘’Thank you, Stacey, but big ma and i can handle it.’ ‘But papa told me to help you!’ ‘ And you do more than you know. But right now you could help me most by going back to bed. It’s a school day remember?’ ‘But, Mama-’ ‘If I need you,I’ll call you. I promise.’”(Taylor, 57)…

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    Rising explains a young Mexican girl named Esperanza was rushed to California when a huge trading burned a hole in her heart.The huge trading was her Papas death, Esperanza had faced other tragedies like not knowing how to do chores and her mom getting Valley Fever. To start with; Esperanza didn't know how to do chores due to all of her maids.When Mama,Hortensia,Josephia and the men are at work Esperanza and Isabel are left to do daily chores.But Esperanza doesn't sweep the platform…

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    her. "I was getting along fine with Mama, Papa-Daddy, and Uncle Rondo until my sister Stella-Rondo just separated from her husband and came back home again." (41) Sister blatantly blames her sister, Stella Rondo, for her own unhappiness along with her family discourse and the loss of the man she once loved. Her hateful nature towards Stella-Rondo is not only aimed at her but also Stella-Rondo 's adopted daughter. Even while other family members including Mama agree the girl looks like Shirley…

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    selfish, spoiled, rich girl whose papa owned a ranch. She had many servants to do everything for her. She didn’t even need to bath herself! When Esperanza and her mother had to flee to America to escape her uncle she didn’t have enough money to ride first class on the train. Esperanza was astounded. She couldn’t believe she had to ride in the same car with peasants! For instance, during her long ride on the train she pulled out a treasured porcelain doll her papa had given her before he died.…

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    In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez is a novel that highlights the struggle of being a woman while being under the regime of General Rafael Trujillo. In the novel, In the Time of the Butterflies, the protagonist, Minerva Mirabal, plays one of the most important roles by starting a revolution and believing that she could change the ideal image of a woman in the Dominican Republic. Minerva and her three sisters are demonstrated in a way that emphasizes the hardships of being a woman…

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    in a few.¨ We just left the house to go to sell goods with our wagon, a few miles away at Strawberry. Mama can't come because she sick. I think after we sell, we will just pick up some groceries from the Mr. Barnett´s shop and head on back. The boys are so annoying when we go out to Strawberry. They always want something extra. ¨Lillian, can you gather up the goods to sell?¨ ¨sure thing, papa.¨ . We finally arrived at the shops and we all figured that we would say hi to Mr. Barnett. ¨Hey Mr…

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