Understanding the Poem 'Kamikaze'
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I can explain the events and big ideas of the poem ‘Kamikaze’.
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The poem is based on Kamikaze pilots in WW2 who sacrificed their lives whilst attacking enemy ships.
Garland explores national vs personal duty in the poem.
In the poem, thoughts of nature and family seem to make the pilot turn back on his mission.
The Kamikaze pilot is shunned upon returning home.
Garland explores the importance placed upon honour and national duty.
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