Poetry - Kamikaze

• Who is the poet of the poem "Kamakazi"?

  Beatric Garland
• In what year was Beatric Garland born?

  1938
• What degree did Beatric Garland complete?

  Degree in English literature
• What prize did Beatric Garland win in 2001?

  National poetry prize
• What does the collection "Fireworks" focus on?

  Life and death in the natural world
• What theme does Garland explore in "Kamakazi"?

  Motivation for sacrificing lives for a cause
• How many generations are depicted in the poem "Kamakazi"?

  Four generations
• What historical context does "Kamakazi" refer to?

  Japanese pilots in World War II
• What was the mission of kamikaze pilots?

  To crash planes into enemy warships
• How does Garland describe the conflict in the poem?

  As personal and national conflict
• What does the pilot struggle with in "Kamakazi"?

  His mission versus his desire to return home
• What does Garland say about the pilot's choice?

  It was honorable and not futile
• How does "Kamakazi" compare to "Exposure"?

  Both question the actions of military men
• What structural feature does the poem "Kamakazi" have?

  Seven stanzas of six lines each
• What does the tight structure of the poem represent?

  The control of military expectations
• What is free verse in poetry?

  Poetry without rhyme or regular rhythm
• What literary device is used extensively in "Kamakazi"?

  Enjambment
• What does the natural imagery in "Kamakazi" signify?

  The beauty of life and nature
• What does the phrase "Dark Prince" refer to in the poem?

  The powerful tuna fish
• What does the sunrise symbolize in the poem?

  The power of nature and Japan
• What does the repetition of "safe" indicate in the poem?

  The pilot's desire to return home safely
• What does the pebble cairn symbolize in the poem?

  A landmark for a grave
• How does the narrator's perspective shift in the poem?

  From third person to first person
• What does the ending of "Kamakazi" suggest about the pilot's choice?

  It led to an emotional death
• What are the main themes explored in "Kamakazi"?

  • Conflict between personal desire and national duty
  • The beauty of nature versus the destructiveness of war
  • The impact of cultural expectations on individual choices
• How does the structure of "Kamakazi" reflect its themes?

  • Tight structure symbolizes military control
  • Free verse and enjambment represent personal freedom
  • Contrasts highlight the pilot's internal conflict
• What literary techniques enhance the poem's message?

  • Natural imagery emphasizes life's beauty
  • Sibilance creates a sense of movement
  • Repetition underscores the pilot's mindset
• What is the significance of the tuna fish in "Kamakazi"?

  • Represents true power of nature
  • Contrasts with the pilot's futile mission
  • Symbolizes the beauty and danger of life
• How does the poem depict the relationship between the narrator and her father?

  • Initial distance reflects shame and conflict
  • Shift to first person shows personal connection
  • Highlights the emotional impact of his choices
• What does the ending of "Kamakazi" reveal about the pilot's internal struggle?

  • Reflects the tragedy of his choice
  • Suggests emotional death over physical death
  • Highlights the conflict between duty and desire