How does the author in farewell to manzanar use symbols to hint at the novels themes what objects people or places stand for something bigger in the story

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Astro · Answer

What do you know about symbols?

Meepboii123 · Answer

Nothing that’s why I posted it for help bro

Astro · Answer

Ok, I was just asking if you knew anything about symbols before.

Meepboii123 · Answer

Ya sorry school is stressing me out

Astro · Answer

It's okay, What do you think symbols are in a story?

Meepboii123 · Answer

Like ummm representation of something

Astro · Answer

Something like that, Symbols can be different characters, settings, places, motifs. Does that make sense?

Meepboii123 · Answer

Ya

Astro · Answer

Ok, Knowing that, What do you think some symbols are in the story?

Meepboii123 · Answer

Umm wait the stones

Meepboii123 · Answer

I believe they represent like the endurance of Japanese people

Astro · Answer

Ok, Great! That makes sense. Now that we know some symbols, What are some themes of the story?

Meepboii123 · Answer

Umm

Meepboii123 · Answer

Trying to fit in

Meepboii123 · Answer

Or belong in America

Astro · Answer

Yeah, Trying to fit in is a great theme, Now...Last question...How do the symbols relate  to the theme?

Meepboii123 · Answer

Hmmm uhh the endurance doesn’t really fit in 🤦🏼‍♀️

Meepboii123 · Answer

With belonging in America

Astro · Answer

Good!, Any similarities would be considered related to the theme so, How do the characters help the theme "Come to life" in the story?

Meepboii123 · Answer

When jeanne try’s to go to high school and fit in with everyone

Astro · Answer

That's great! Is that all you need?

Meepboii123 · Answer

Ya I think I can’t put something with that thanks !!😄

Astro · Answer

Ok, Let me know if you need further help