Farewell to Manzanar Allusions
By Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston
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Allusions
Literary and Philosophical References
- Margaret Mitchell, Gone With the Wind (2.21.42)
Religious References
- Saint Agatha, Saint Juliana, Saint Marcella (1.5.22-23)
Historical References
Pop Culture References
- John Philip Sousa (2.13.10)
- Log Cabin Syrup (1.3.27)
- Rose Brilliantine Hair Tonic (2.13.15)
- "Beautiful Dreamer," "Down by the Old Mill Stream," "Shine on Harvest Moon," "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (2.13.4)
- The Sierra Stars, The Jive Bombers (2.12.14)
- Abbott and Costello (2.12.12)
- Japan's national anthem (1.11.34)
- "Girl of My Dreams" (2.21.48; 2.21.50)
- Thirties films (1.1.17)
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