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We Shall Plunge into Enemy Ships

We Shall Plunge into Enemy Ships

Q Please read the excerpt on the following link... We Shall Plunge into Enemy Ships It describes the feelings and ideas of Heiichi Okabe, a member of the Kamikaze Special Attack Corps, who was trained in suicide bombing attacks. Answer the following questions: 1) How do you explain Okabe's thoughts as expressed in this excerpt? How does he believe his "duty" will benefit Japan? 2) Do you agree with his statement that he is "just a human being" and neither a hero nor a fool? Explain. 3) Today, we see suicide attacks often. Even Buddhist Monks, who don't hurt others, burn themselves in protest, believing their deaths strengthen their cause against China. Do you think suicide attacks work? Do you think it's possible to weaken this kind of radical- often nationalistic- thought? Give an example of a specific area(s), today. Remember to respond to at least two other students.

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Heiichi Okabe describes his inner feelings in his last testament. He feels and believes that his death and sacrifice will influence others and motivate others to give up their lives for the betterment of the nation and its freedom. Suicide bombers have minds that have been trained into thinking that their lives are meant for the greater cause and even while fighting their country they lose their lives it is worth the sacrifice. Okabe’s “duty’ will help Japan develop into the nation which it is- strong, beautiful and where “beautiful friendships” are allowed. He believes that the nation and world he lives in disharmony, he wants Japan to prosper and become a better nation where people and its citizens appreciate and respect the nation. He is ready to fight the enemy of his nation head on and is not afraid to confront them.