Perception of Death
Trying to understand a poem when first reading it is very difficult. One must read the poem several times to understand the author's point. It is important to concentrate on grammatical structures and rhyme schemes. This essay will compare the work of Dylan Thomas' "Do not go gentle into that good night" to the work of Andrew Hudgins' "Elegy for My Father, Who Is Not Dead." Both works concentrate on their fathers, as they become closer to death. The authors of the respective poems have different views behind the word "death." Within the poem "Do not go gentle into that good night", Thomas speaks on how one should value life. He feels as though life is something special and should not be taken for granted. Moreover, he believes that one should keep their head up and believe that there will be a brighter day tomorrow. The refrains: "Rage, rage aga
Each poem reveals a lonely and sorrowful tone. Thomas sees death as something dreary and dark. Death is a word that can be interpreted in many different ways. On the other hand, line 4 of "Do not go gentle into that good night says, "Though wise men at their end know dark is right. In "Elegy for My Father, Who Is Not Dead", line 14 says, He's ready. In addition, the tones of the poems are comparable. For example, the poem "Elegy for My Father, Who Is Not Dead" views death as a cruise to a place that is promised to be joyous. I can't just say good-bye as cheerfully as if he were embarking on a trip. The author does not see death as a mark in life, but rather the end of life in all aspects; mentally, physically, and spiritually. Also, it indicates that the son would eventually repeat the journey of death the father took. Lines 3-5 of "Elegy for My Father, Who Is Not Dead" says, "In the sureness of his faith, he talks about the world beyond this world as though his reservations have been made" supports the theory. He knows that the passing of his father's will bring sadness, loneliness, and a sense of emptiness to his hearts. He feels that death is a continuation of life, instead of the end of life.
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