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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

In "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night," "night" symbolizes death and the end of life, while "light" represents life and vitality. The poem urges individuals to fight against death and to strive...

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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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