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The scene of Rachel’s ‘ohana with George in the valley above Kahakoloa is quite sweet. Oceanography and cooperation with animals abides.

Jiro tells Ruth about the stockade at Tule Lake that killed Taizo (404). The truth emerges slowly.

After Ruth meets her mother, she says, “I am more than I was an hour ago” (350); many adopted children hope for/suspect/fear what they are.

The James Phelan campaign poster establishes Golden State racism.

Ruth ‘a double anxiety of being adopted and being a girl.

Not nearly as dark as Dickens. Even Mayonaka (the cat) comes around fast.