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Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night

by Dylan Thomas

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Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night

The words "forked no lightning" mean that one's words, works, or ideas have failed to have a dramatic and lasting effect.

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Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night

In "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night," several symbols convey abstract ideas related to life and death. "Night" symbolizes death, whereas "light" represents life and vitality. "Forked lightning"...

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