Kamikaze

Question 1

Summarise ‘Kamikaze’ in one sentence

Answer 1

Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland portrays the internal conflict of a Japanese pilot who is asked to die for his country from the perspective of the pilot himself and his daughter.

Question 2

What does the poem say about nature?

Answer 2

In ‘Kamikaze’, nature is depicted as a powerful force that contrasts with human endeavours.

Question 3

Give two nature quotes

Answer 3

‘the dark shoals of fishes’

‘flashing silver’
- Samurai sword, plane, guns

Question 4

What does the poem say about the effects of conflict?

Answer 4

It portrays internal struggle as a devastating consequence of conflict as well as highlighting the lasting scars of war.

Question 5

Give 2 quotes that shows conflict an explain how they do so

Answer 5

‘a shaven head’
- depicts the psychological toll of conflict

‘my mother never spoke again’
- emotional effect of conflict

Question 6

What does the poem say humans have to power to do?

Answer 6

Defy social expectations

Confront moral dilemmas

Question 7

Give a quote that shows the power of humans.

Answer 7

‘green-blue translucent sea’

-moment of reflection within the pilot, he is questioning what he’s doing

Question 8

What does the poem say about individual experiences?

Answer 8

It under covers the complexity and diversity of individual experiences. Revealing the enduring search for meaning amidst the turmoil of war and conflict.