Unbroken Part 4 Summary Flashcards

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Phil and Louie are shipped from ___ to .

Execution Island; Yokohama

Who greets Phil and Louie at the POW camp in Yokohama?

Jimmie Sasaki

What is a routine saying at Yokohama?

Iron must be beaten while it's hot

The most feared man at Yokohama's POW camp is __, also called _ and _____.

Sueharu Kitamura; 'The Quack'; 'The Butcher' Signup and view all the answers

Who does Louie mostly hang out with at Yokohama?

William Harris Signup and view all the answers

What is William Harris's story?

He made a miraculous escape only to be captured in the end. Signup and view all the answers

What does Gaga the duck do?

Follows soldiers around and cheers them up Signup and view all the answers

What is Louie offered if he wins a race?

A rice ball Signup and view all the answers

Phil is taken away to _____, a camp north of _.

Ashio; Tokyo Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Phil's letter home?

Somebody burns it. Signup and view all the answers

What does Phil vow when he finds the charred remains of his letter?

To deliver it someday in person. Signup and view all the answers

What does Louie's sister Sylvia slip into back in Torrance, California?

Depression Signup and view all the answers

What does a fortune teller tell Cecy?

That Phil is alive, and he found by Christmas. Signup and view all the answers

Louie is officially declared ___________ on May 28, 1944, but nobody believes it.

Dead Signup and view all the answers

Who is Louie greeted by at Omori?

The Bird Signup and view all the answers

What does Yuicho Hatto believe The Bird is?

A sexual sadist who gets pleasure from punishing the men. Signup and view all the answers

What does The Bird like to do?

Scream 'Keirei' and club people who fail to salute. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of broadcast do the Japanese create saying Louie is 'uninjured and in good health'?

Fake propaganda broadcast Signup and view all the answers

Why does The Bird beat Louie with a belt buckle?

The POWs get hope because they see the Tokyo Rose fly over Japan. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Tokyo Rose?

A new American bomber Signup and view all the answers

What effect does The Bird's beating have on Louie?

Leaves him deaf in one ear. Signup and view all the answers

What does Louie's mother get when she hears Louie is missing?

A rash Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a dignitary arrives at Omori and is informed about The Bird's abusive behavior?

Louie is ecstatic to watch him leave the nest. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the Americans bomb Tokyo?

Louie is to be transferred to another POW camp. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Louie greeted by at Naoetsu?

The Bird Signup and view all the answers

Why is Louie somewhat happy that he gets regularly beaten by The Bird at Naoetsu?

It keeps him from the difficult labor that often works other men to death. Signup and view all the answers

Why are Louie's rations cut in half?

He falls off the barge tearing something in his ankle and knee. Signup and view all the answers

The POWs decide they need to _______________.

Kill The Bird Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the POWs manage to poison The Bird's rice?

He recovers after ten days. Signup and view all the answers

What orders are given when Louie, Tinker, and Wade are blamed for the theft of some fish?

Every man to punch them in the face. Signup and view all the answers

What will probably happen to everyone in the Naoetsu POW camp on August 22?

Executed Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

POW Camp Life and Key Events

Phil and Louie are transported from Execution Island to Yokohama POW camp.
At Yokohama, they encounter Jimmie Sasaki, a familiar figure among the prisoners.
A common saying at the POW camp is, "Iron must be beaten while it's hot," reflecting the harsh conditions.
The most feared figure in the camp is Sueharu Kitamura, infamously known as "The Quack" and "The Butcher."
Louie's primary companion in the camp is William Harris, who had previously escaped before being recaptured.
Gaga the duck brings moments of levity, following soldiers and cheering them up.
Louie is tempted with a rice ball as a reward for winning races.

Personal Struggles and Family Impact

Phil is moved to Ashio, a camp located north of Tokyo.
While at Ashio, Phil writes a letter home, but it is burned before reaching his family.
When Phil discovers the charred letter, he vows to deliver his message in person someday.
Back in Torrance, California, Louie's sister Sylvia falls into depression due to the uncertainty of his fate.
A fortune teller assures Cecy that Phil is alive and will return by Christmas.

Propaganda and Abuse in the Camps

Louie is declared dead officially on May 28, 1944, but his family and friends refuse to believe it.
Upon arriving at Omori, Louie is confronted by The Bird, a brutal guard who inflicts suffering on the POWs.
Yuicho Hatto describes The Bird as a sadist, taking pleasure in torturing the inmates.
The Bird often shouts "Keirei" and violently attacks prisoners who fail to salute properly.
Japanese propaganda falsely announces Louie's good health, deceiving the public and the POWs.
The Bird beats Louie with a belt buckle when hope arises after seeing the arrival of the American bomber dubbed Tokyo Rose.

Survival and Resistance

The brutal beating leaves Louie deaf in one ear, showcasing the severe abuse faced by POWs.
Louie's mother experiences a rash upon hearing of her son's disappearance, symbolizing the emotional strain on families.
A dignitary's visit prompts a brief relief as The Bird is ordered to leave Omori, bringing Louie some joy.
As the Americans bomb Tokyo, Louie is set to be transferred to another POW camp.

New Challenges and Resistance Efforts

Louie faces The Bird again upon arriving at Naoetsu but feels some solace in the violence as it spares him from grueling labor.
His rations are halved after he injures himself from falling off a barge.
The POWs unite in a plan to assassinate The Bird, showing their collective defiance.
They succeed in poisoning his rice, but The Bird remarkably recovers after ten days.

Escalating Tensions and Fear

Louie and his companions, Tinker and Wade, are unjustly blamed for fish theft, resulting in brutal punishment orders.
A looming fear grips the Naoetsu camp, as many are likely to face execution on August 22, reflecting the dire situation of the prisoners.

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