2-1-Q #4

The first panel that stood out to me was the one on page 76. I liked the way it was laid out with three scenes happening in one panel. Other than the layout, I found the text interesting. According to the panel, it didn’t matter what background a Japanese American came from, they were all considered to be the same, and to be criminals. The other panel that I found interesting is the one on the top right of page 70. This panel depicts the families living arrangements in the camp. Barracks are not very homey, but the panel shows that they tried to make it feel like one. The curtains, rugs, and decor hanging from the ceiling make the room feel less like a prison. 

Block managers were chosen based on loyalty and ability to lead. They were paid minor wages and in charge of distributing supplies, handling the mail, and communicating between their block and management regarding any concerns. In many camps, block manager was a respected and very powerful position. https://encyclopedia.densho.org/Block_managers/

If you were George’s mother, would you have risked getting in trouble and bring your sewing machine with you to the camp?