Kamikaze

• Who is the author of the poem "Kamikaze"?

  Beatrice Garland
• What does the sunrise symbolize in "Kamikaze"?

  Hope contrasting with the fatal mission
• How does the technique of symbolism function in the poem?

  "Sunrise" connects to Japan’s identity
• During which historical event is "Kamikaze" set?

  World War II
• What conflict does the poem explore?

  Personal survival vs. cultural expectations
• How is the tuna described in the poem?

  "The dark prince, muscular, dangerous"
• What does the description of the tuna signify?

  Nature’s power contrasts with human fragility
• What technique is used to describe the tuna?

  Metaphor personifies the tuna
• What tension does Garland explore in the poem?

  Between duty, family, and nature’s presence
• What does the line "He must have wondered which had been the better way to die" imply?

  Reflects the pilot’s emotional death
• What does the term "die" refer to in the poem?

  Both literal and social death
• What psychological impact does the poem explore?

  Cultural and military pressures on individuals