kamikaze

• her farther embarked at sunrise


  commencement of the journey literally and emotionally

  verb embarked sense of direction and purpose - foreshadows the fatal nature of his mission- one way trip to suicide

  double entendre sunrise respresnts hope and a new beginning however this symbolises a new chapter in the pilots life - tragedy

  contrast of sunrise to the grim reality of his mission - mimics the conflict between life and death

  metaphorically embarked highlights how the solider is realising the true nature of his journey
• they treated him as though he no longer existed

  society has turned upon him - seen as a cowardly act and reflects the rejection of the pilot recieved from family and community

  metaphor no longer existed - emphasises the pofound ostracism- actions invisible in the eyes of people who once valued him

  represents the consequences of conflict between individual choice and societal expectations

  although the pilot survived in his community his dignity died - garland believed war was pointless as it leads to certain death
• he must have wondered which had been a better way to die


  he must have wondered creates uncertainty and doubt - internal conflict -may have regretted his choice as he would have died a much worse death as he was treated like he was invisible

  which had been a better way to die- suggests the pilot has contemplated dying for his country would lead to a better death than his death in isolation

  the fact nobody was happy he returned juxtaposes normal reaction but mimics ww2 in japan- considered normal to die

  ironic has thought he has returend his dignity has left
• What does "he must have wondered" imply about the character's feelings?

  It implies uncertainty and doubt, indicating internal conflict.
• What internal conflict does the character experience regarding his death?

  He may have regretted his choice, believing he would have faced a worse death.
• What does the phrase "treated like he was invisible" suggest about the character's experience?

  It suggests he felt neglected and unacknowledged by others.
• What does the question "which had been a better way to die" suggest about the pilot's thoughts?

  It suggests he contemplated whether dying for his country would be preferable to dying in isolation.
• How does the fact that nobody was happy he returned contrast with typical expectations?

  It juxtaposes the normal expectation that returning home would bring happiness.
• What themes are present in the character's reflections on death and return?

  • Internal conflict and uncertainty
  • Regret over choices made
  • Feelings of invisibility and neglect
  • Juxtaposition of expected joy with reality