Kamikaze Flashcards
What are the important quotes from Kamikaze?
- “turbulent inrush”
- “shoals of fishes flashing silver”
- description of all of the fish they caught
- “which had been the better way to die”
Analyse “turbulent inrush”
- might mirror his thoughts as he sees the beauty of nature and decides to turn back as he remembers all of the good memories his life has held. Doesnt want to die
- Represents the inner remoil and conflict, questioning the strench to defy fate and the pressure on him to do his duty
Where is “turbulent inrush” from
Kamikaze
analyse “shoals of fishes flashing silver”
The fact they are silver suggests they are a prize to be won and that nature is what really made him realise that his life is his golden medal and that he doesnt want to die.
where is “shoals of fishes flashing silver” from
Kamikaze
Analyse the description of all of the fish
the fish represent people like the piolet they are caught in the net of mankind but even without it they are stuck in their same olf patterns, emphasises futility
analyse “which had been the better way to die”
highlights conflict, emphasises that he died in the eyes of his family. There is a tone of regret and sympathy at his situation, he had now way out.
the way he was treated made him feel like a villain for not killing a lot of people which suggests that he may have rethought and if he was back he wouldve ended up killing all of those people.
Where is “which had been the better way to die” from