Kamikaze

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    • What is the title of the poem discussed in the study material?
      Kamikaze
    • What does the term 'kamikaze' refer to in the context of World War II?
      Japanese fighter pilots on suicide missions
    • What does the word 'kamikaze' literally translate to?
      Divine wind
    • What is the main theme explored in the poem Kamikaze?
      A daughter's reflection on her father
    • What decision did the kamikaze pilot make during his mission?
      He turned back and did not complete it
    • How did the family react to the father's return?
      They refused to speak to him
    • What does the poem suggest about societal expectations of the kamikaze pilot?
      He was shunned by society after returning
    • What imagery is used to describe the father's departure?
      Embarked at sunrise with a flask of water
    • What does the reference to 'sunrise' symbolize in the poem?
      The start of a new day, ironically
    • How does the poem portray the father's masculinity?
      Through the reference to a samurai sword
    • What does the term 'incantations' imply about the father's mindset?
      He is under a spell of patriotism
    • What does 'one-way journey into history' signify?
      The kamikaze seeks death to be remembered
    • What does the daughter imagine her father seeing during his flight?
      Little fishing boats on a translucent sea
    • What does the simile 'like bunting' suggest about the fishing boats?
      They symbolize celebration and life
    • What does the color imagery of 'green blue' convey?
      Idyllic and peaceful aspects of nature
    • How does the poem illustrate the father's inner conflict?
      Through his reflections on life and duty
    • What does the figure of eight symbolize in the poem?
      Infinity and the eternal quality of nature
    • What does the daughter recall about her father's childhood?
      Building cans of pebbles with his brothers
    • What do the 'pebbles' symbolize in the poem?
      Small parts of life that build family
    • How does the mother react to the father's return?
      She never spoke again in his presence
    • What does the phrase 'treated him as though he no longer existed' imply?
      He was shunned and ignored by society
    • What does the daughter mean by 'this was no longer the father we loved'?
      He changed due to his experiences
    • What does the repetition of 'and' in the poem signify?
      His isolation and shunning by society
    • What does the last line of the poem suggest about the father's thoughts?
      He wondered which was the better way to die
    • What are the key themes of the poem Kamikaze?
      • Reflection on familial relationships
      • The impact of war on individuals
      • The conflict between duty and life
      • The consequences of societal expectations
    • What is the context behind the poem Kamikaze?
      • Inspired by World War II kamikaze pilots
      • Explores motivations for dying for one's country
      • Japanese culture emphasized honor and bravery
      • The poem reflects on nature's power versus human conflict
    • What structural elements are present in the poem Kamikaze?
      • Seven stanzas of equal length
      • No clear rhyme scheme or rhythm
      • Symbolizes control by societal expectations
    • What is the significance of the collection 'The Invention of Fireworks'?
      • Explores mankind's threat to nature and itself
      • Highlights the need for solace in nature
      • Reflects on the consequences of human actions
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