Understanding the Poem 'Kamikaze'

English

In 'AQA Power and Conflict Poetry', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems connected by the themes of power and conflict. In 'AQA Power and Conflict Poetry continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'A World at War: Poetry', pupils explore how poets presents the atrocities of World War One through their poetry. In 'AQA Power and Conflict Poetry', pupils analyse how a variety of different wars have been presented through poetry.

Poetry anthology: first study

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

How many generations are referred to in the poem 'Kamikaze'?

Their aim was to attack enemy ships, simultaneously killing themselves

Their aim was to patrol the streets, looking out for intruders

Their job was to fly planes on surveillance missions

What summarises the job of a Kamikaze pilot?

they were shocked but welcomed him eventually

In the poem 'Kamikaze', how did the family treat the Kamikaze pilot once he returned home?

the significance the family placed on upholding honour.

that the Kamikaze pilot committed a war atrocity.

that the Kamikaze pilot's return home was worthwhile.

In 'Kamikaze', the way in which the family of the Kamikaze pilot shun him when he returns home, reflects...

the conflict between national and personal duty .

In 'Kamikaze', the difficult decision of the Kamikaze pilot to turn back and come home reflects...

"the dark shoals of fishes flashing silver"

Which line below contains natural imagery?

an obligation placed on you by your country

an obligation placed on you by your family

it happens in the way you would expect it to

it happens in a different way to what you had expected

you are indifferent to the way in which an event happens

What does it mean if something is ironic?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz