Understanding the Poem 'Kamikaze'
I can explain the events and big ideas of the poem ‘Kamikaze’.
Understanding the Poem 'Kamikaze'
I can explain the events and big ideas of the poem ‘Kamikaze’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 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.
Common misconception
Students may not recognise the act of storytelling in the poem nor the four generations that feature.
Explain to the students the poem has one narrator but she is telling the story in 3rd person at the beginning, later revealing herself as the main character as the poem uses italics.
Keywords
Honour - good character and reputation; highly respected.
Shame - loss of honour or respect.
Shun - persistently avoid or reject something/someone.
Poignant - evoking sadness or regret.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
- Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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