The novel, Snow Falling on Cedars, by David Guterson, gives some
             examples on how past events can effect a community. In 1954 on an island near Seattle, this
             novel describes the trail of a Japanese American fisherman accused of murdering a white
             colleague. The only one who can prove that the Japanese man, Kabou Miyanut, is innocent is his
             wife's childhood love is still in love with her. The novel explores how this conflict interferes
             This book takes place after World War II in a small town, filled with middle
             class, hard working people. The people for the most past are fishermen or family farmers,
             strawberry farms owned by a family were common. The people who lived in San Piedro were
             mixed racially though. For the most part, the people were white, many of whom were of Bavarian
             decent, and the other were common. The people who lived in San Piedro were mixed racially
             though. For the most part, the people were white, many whom were of Bavarian decent, and
             other were of Japanese decent. The Japanese in the town were looked down upon, and were not
             considered citizens. They were also not permitted to own land. As World War II progressed, and
             the United States was in war with Japan, and when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, the Japanese
             people of San Piedro were scorned. Many of the Japanese were thought to be spies and were
             deported to a camp in Seattle, Washington, were they could be watched to make sure no
             espionage could take place. After World War II and the Japanese were allowed to return to their
             homes, they were still scored and looked upon for being Japanese. The past events are effecting
             a trial of an innocent man accused of murder. They can not appreciate the good things that the
             Amand comments,"From the first
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