Kamikaze Flashcards
Who is the author of the Kamikaze poem?
Beatrice Garland
What is the main theme of the Kamikaze poem?
The internal conflict of a Kamikaze pilot
What is the setting of the Kamikaze poem?
During World War II
What does the word 'Kamikaze' mean in Japanese?
Divine wind
What is the Kamikaze pilot's daughter's reaction to her father's return?
She refuses to acknowledge him
What does the Kamikaze pilot do after being shamed by his community?
He returns home
What does the pilot's return symbolize in the Kamikaze poem?
The pilot's rejection of his mission
What is the mood of the Kamikaze poem?
Reflective and contemplative
What literary device is used in the line 'He must have wondered which had been the better way to die'?
Irony
What is the significance of the title 'Kamikaze'?
It highlights the pilot's internal struggle and choice
What does the Kamikaze pilot's family do to erase his shame?
They rewrite history
What is the pilot's ultimate fate in the Kamikaze poem?
He disappears into the fog
What is the tone of the Kamikaze poem?
Ambiguous and thought-provoking
What is the Kamikaze pilot's dilemma in the poem?
Choosing between duty and personal beliefs
What effect does the Kamikaze pilot's decision have on his family?
It divides them and leads to shame
