- Many critics consider this one of the greatest short work of fiction of all time. Why might they say this - what 3 themes (bold) are related to the story and why

considered the turning point in pacific war. the japanese tried to lure the american navy out so it could be destroyed but failed. the americans were led by admiral chester nimitz. the victory by america would put them on the offensive for the remainder of the war.

cultural/diplomatic relations. most medieval japanese   culture has chinese origins. writing, architecture etc.