age, RAGE against the dying of the light. The second time he mentioned the word rage, shows how he wants his father to show rebelliousness against death. Also, Thomas used good night, instead of just plainly say Do not go gentle into that death. The hidden comparison of death and night tells us death is dark and chilly, just like the night, when the light is out and everything becomes dark around us. The word choice of burn, or become inflamed, as with emotion, shows a tone of aggressiveness as well as anger. Also, blaze or a sudden outburst of fire or passion, lends a tone of anger and aggressiveness.The used of imagery, metrics/sound, and tone, clearly conveyed the theme of the poem and what it means. Live your life to the fullest while you can. The reason being is the death is inevitable, leaving us no hope of escape. When it is our time to leave, there is no way we can ever stop it. We destined to leave this earth, whether we like it or not....
