How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
The army asked owners of mules and horses on San Piedro to register their animals with the county agent, describing the request in the pages of the Review as "a patriotic obligation": islanders were also asked to check their automobile tires and to drive in a manner consistent with preserving them: rubber was in short supply. (13.62)
Here we get some details about post-Pearl Harbor fear and wartime preparations on the island. It's kind of crazy to think about having to surrender your farm animals and drive your Prius gently to help with a war effort, no?
Quote #8
"Think of it as a war sacrifice," the FBI man interrupted. "Figure to yourself there's a war on, you see, and everybody's making some sacrifices. Maybe you could look at it that way." (14.47)
This is the FBI agent trying to put lipstick on pig—that is, convince Hisao and his family that having their personal items seized by the FBI is a good thing and part of a "war sacrifice." It must be kind of hard to view yourself as part of the U.S. war effort when the U.S. is treating you like criminals, though. Soon after this, Hisao is arrested.
Quote #9
An army truck took Fujiko and her five daughters to the Amity Harbor ferry dock at seven o'clock on Monday morning, where a soldier gave them tags for their suitcases and coats. (15.1)
Soon after Hisao was arrested, the rest of the Japanese Americans on San Piedro were ordered to head to detention camps. This quote describes the rest of the Imadas' departure from the island.