Themes and Poetic Devices in the poem : LSUS

LITERATURE IN ENGLISH SSS1 THIRD TERM

WEEK TWO

Themes and Poetic Devices in the poem

CONTENT

REFERENCE

  • Exam Reflection in Literature- in-English by Sunday OlatejuFaniyi.
  • Exam Reflection in Literature-in-English (Prose and Drama) by Sunday OlatejuFaniyi. 
  • Fences by August Wilson.
  • Look Back in Anger by John Osborne.

Themes and Poetic Devices in the poem

The theme of “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night” is based on morality and transcendentalism. It laments the inevitability and necessity of death, encouraging old people to rise up against their death and fate. The poet’s voice is arguing that old people should not consent to die immediately. He links being alive with passion and deep emotions. Thomas’ “good men” and “wise men” resist dying gently, because they could not achieve what.... View More

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