Question 1
Yes, I believe the words highlighted though I find a lot of symbolism used to describe the technological tension between china and Japan
Question 2
The title is derived from the need of either of the countries to gain recognition of power across the world. Jim is a representation of a dream that grows from its conception to becoming a reality.
Question 3
Even though the plot is all about the war and how Japan surrendered to china, in reality, it is all about the prevailing competition of power and economic growth of china, which Japan could no longer resist
Question 4
The survival of Jim irrespective of the harsh conditions that he was exposed to reveals the stages through which an idea has to go through before it becomes a reality (Ballard 76). There are challenges that will surround a great conception but the determination within the person with the dream is what will make it survive all the challenges.
Question 5
Japan rose up strongly before china could be recognized in the world. The rate at which the nation was advancing in technological advancement could be easily ignored until when it was almost too late.
Question 6
Jim represents the journey of china, which ultimately came to the rescue of Japan. This growth came about from Jim who was a British boy but living in shanghai china.
Question 7
The different environments made him grow and befriended the Japanese troops where he ultimately acquires a lot of skills. The climax of the story is when he meets his old friend whom he recognizes, just when the Japanese have surrendered the war and the two friends about to establish yet another friendship; his friend is shot by British troops (Ballard 132). This is a revelation of the British influence in conquering the Japanese and ultimately making china to advance.
Question 8
The song that Jim sang was a special dedication to his friend. It is a perfect consolation that in death, he will not have to encounter the challenges of this world. The choice of the song was to give assurance that the battle had been worn and that the end of the disappointments had reached.
Work cited
Ballard, J. G Empire of the Sun. London: Simon & Schuster, 2013
