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Key Quotations in Kamikaze

Here are key quotations to remember for your exam:

“Her father embarked at sunrise"

Symbolism.
Japan is also known as the “land of the rising sun” so this could be a reference to the country’s heritage.
It is also symbolic of hope.

“One-way journey into history”

Metaphor.
This is indicative of the significance of the act and the honour it could bring him.

“…With a flask of water, a samurai sword in the cockpit..."

“…with a flask of water, a samurai sword in the cockpit, a shaven head full of powerful incantations".
Listing.
This technique suggests this is a ritual and gives a sense of dignity and respect for the tradition.

“Strung out like bunting”

Simile.
This simile is a positive image with connotations of celebration.
This simile is ironic given what the pilot is about to do.
The simile could also symbolise joy and remind us of what the pilot is leaving behind.

“Green-blue translucent sea”

Natural imagery.
Highlights the beauty of the world and everything the pilot stands to lose.
This helps us to empathise with the pilot's decision to turn back.

"And remembered how he..."

“and remembered how he / and his brothers waiting on the shore / built cairns of pearl-grey pebbles”.
Imagery.
This image of innocence and childhood provides a contrast to the pilot's fate.

“…A tuna, the dark prince, muscular, dangerous”

Dark imagery.
This hints of the more powerful, even predatory side of nature, and perhaps the darker end to the poem.

Key Comparisons: Kamikaze

Here are some themes that come up in Kamikaze and other texts:

Power of nature

You may want to compare the theme of the power of nature in Kamikaze to the following texts:
- Storm on the Island.
- Tissue.
- Exposure.
- The Prelude.

Conflicting emotions

You may want to compare the theme of conflicting emotions in Kamikaze to the following texts:
- Poppies
- Bayonet Charge.
- War Photographer.

Power of society

You may want to compare the theme of the power of society in Kamikaze to the following texts:
- London.
- The Emigree.

Power of memory

You may want to compare the theme of the power of memory in Kamikaze to the following texts:
- Poppies.
- The Emigree.

1Ozymandias - Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822)

1.1Ozymandias Analysis

1.1.1Summary

1.1.2Key Ideas

1.1.3Themes

1.1.4Irony & Rhythm

1.1.5Key Quotes & Comparisons

1.1.6End of Topic Test - Ozymandias

2London - William Blake (1757-1827)

2.1London Analysis

2.1.1Summary

2.1.2Themes & Structure

2.1.3Themes & Structure 2

2.1.4Key Quotes & Comparisons

2.1.5Exam-Style Questions - London

3Storm on the Island - Seamus Heaney (1939-2013)

3.1Storm on the Island Analysis

3.1.1Summary & Structure

3.1.2Themes

3.1.3Themes 2

3.1.4Key Quotes & Comparisons

3.1.5End of Topic Test - Blake & Heaney

4Exposure - Wilfred Owen (1893-1918)

4.1Exposure Analysis

4.1.1Summary

4.1.2Personification

4.1.3Themes

4.1.4Structure, Key Quotes & Comparisons

4.1.5End of Topic Test - Exposure

5War Photographer - Carol Ann Duffy (born 1955)

5.1War Photographer Analysis

5.1.1Summary

5.1.2Themes

5.1.3Imagery

5.1.4Comparisons & Key Quotes

6My Last Duchess - Robert Browning (1812-1889)

6.1My Last Duchess Analysis

6.1.1Summary

6.1.2Characterisation & Themes

6.1.3Structure, Key Quotes & Comparisons

6.1.4End of Topic Test - Duffy & Browning

7The Prelude - William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

7.1Extract from The Prelude Analysis

7.1.1Summary

7.1.2Personification & Imagery

7.1.3Themes

7.1.4Key Quotes & Comparisons

7.1.5End of Topic Test - The Prelude

8Charge of the Light Brigade - Alfred Tennyson

8.1Charge of the Light Brigade Analysis

8.1.1Summary

8.1.2Themes

8.1.3Rhetorical Techniques, Key Quotes & Comparisons

8.1.4End of Topic Test - Charge of the Light Brigade

8.1.5Exam-Style Questions - Charge of the Light Brigade

9Bayonet Charge - Ted Hughes (1930-1998)

9.1Bayonet Charge Analysis

9.1.1Summary

9.1.2Themes

9.1.3Themes 2

9.1.4Structure & Key Comparisons

9.1.5End of Topic Test - Bayonet Charge

10Poppies - Jane Weir (Born 1963)

10.1Poppies Analysis

10.1.1Summary

10.1.2Theme of Motherhood

10.1.3Imagery

10.1.4Form, Structure & Key Comparisons

10.1.5End of Topic Test - Poppies

11Tissue - Imtiaz Dharker (Born 1954)

11.1Tissue Analysis

11.1.1Summary

11.1.2Themes & Symbolism

11.1.3Religion & Conflict

11.1.4Form, Structure & Key Comparisons

11.1.5End of Topic Test - Tissue

12The Emigree - Carol Rumens (Born 1944)

12.1The Emigree Analysis

12.1.1Summary & Structure

12.1.2Themes

12.1.3Key Quotes & Comparisons

12.1.4End of Topic Test - The Emigree

13Kamikaze - Beatrice Garland (Born 1938)

13.1Kamikaze Analysis

13.1.1Summary & Structure

13.1.2Themes

13.1.3Themes 2

13.1.4Structure, Quotes & Comparisons

13.1.5End of Topic Test - Kamikaze

14Checking Out Me History - John Agard (Born 1949)

14.1Checking Out Me History Analysis

14.1.1Summary

14.1.2Themes

14.1.3Key Quotes & Comparisons

14.1.4End of Topic Test - Checking Out Me History

15Remains - Simon Armitage (Born 1963)

15.1Remains Analysis

15.1.1Summary

15.1.2Themes: Desensitisation &Trauma

15.1.3Themes: Guilt

15.1.4Themes: Nature of War

15.1.5Structure

15.1.6Key Quotes & Comparisons

15.1.7End of Topic Test - Remains

16Grade 9 - Themes & Comparisons

16.1Grade 9 - Themes & Comparisons

16.1.1Grade 9 - Themes & Comparisons

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