The technical aspects of Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night can. Thomas wrote the poem about his dying father in an attempt to get him to fight against death. It was originally published in the book of poetry In Country Sleep, and Other Poems. For a taste of how the author wanted it to sound, check out Dylan Thomas reading "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" aloud. The poem Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night was written by Dylan Thomas in 1951. The poem also has as few linking words and conjunctions as possible connections happen through commas instead, as in "Rage, rage" and "Curse, bless." This means there are more stressed words in the poem, which adds to the feeling of a strong, intense rhythm. He also omits soft endings on words wherever he can – notice that his choice of "gentle" in the first line, instead of the more grammatically correct "gently," makes the word end on the strangling consonant "l" instead of the sweeter long "e" sound. But Thomas also uses harsh consonant sounds, often alliterated, to give the poem an explosive feel. The repeated lines, called refrains, and the use of only two rhyming words give the poem a singsong quality. It's halfway between listening to monks chanting in Latin and listening to officers shouting orders at their troops. "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" is harsh but lyrical, jarring but hypnotic. And so, Mom, if youre listening, remember the words of Dylan Thomas: Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day Rage.
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