Uchida

Yoshiko Uchida changes greatly during her internment at the camp. Her childhood was happy, her parents were well educated, and her family lived a good life. Yoshiko was disgusted and uncomfortable with the conditions of the camp, and she felt betrayed by her country. She was born in America and was an American.

The conditions in the camp left Yoshiko depressed and angry. She was, however, a strong, young woman, and she persevered, even in these harsh conditions. Yoshiko pulled herself together and decided to find a sense of contol, which led her to write, teach, and socialize with her friends. Eventually, she was permitted to leave the camp and pursue her education. Desert Exile is the story of her internment, and her way of making sure that it would never happen again.