1. “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night”
Dylan Thomas
“Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night”
Katie Solomon

2. Biography Born on October 27, 1914 in South Wales
He was a sickly child
Parents taught him English only
Dropped out of school at 16
Moved to London in 1934 and published 18 Poems

3. Biography Married Caitlin Macnamara in 1937
Two sons, Lleweyn Edouard and Colm Garan Hart, and one daughter Aeronwy Thomas-Ellis
Was an anti-aircraft gunner during WWII
Began reading tours in America in 1950
Died on November 9, 1953 in America

4. Writing Style Not concerned with themes of
social and intellectual issues
Wrote with highly charged emotions and lyricism
More common with Romantic tradition

5. “Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night”
Night = Death
One should not accept death, they should fight
One should not move toward death in a resigned way, go out in a blaze of glory

6. Sources
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Smith, Nicole. "Poem Analysis of “Do Not Go Gently into That Good Night” by Dylan Thomas." Article Myriad. N.p., Web. 1 Mar < gently-good-night/>.

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