The repeated "s"sounds (sibilance) create a sense of peace, symbolizing the serenity the pilot was expected to find in death. The sunrisereflects dual symbolism: Japan (the “land of the rising sun”) and divinity, suggesting purification and sacrifice akin to Christian notions of baptism. The word “embarked” deliberately evokes imagery of a boat, linking to the grandfather's fishing vessel, which reminds the pilot of familial bonds and life, persuading him not to follow through with his mission.