The poem is written from a son to his father. The father is ill and is nearing his time of death though Thomas still needs him. The poet tries to encourage his father that there are still many reasons for him to live by giving examples of different types of men.
Thomas also constantly repeats the line “Rage, rage against the dying of the light”. This is aimed at the father that he should not die easily, not give up and he should fight.
The techniques used by Thomas are imagery, symbolism, repetition and two paradoxes. Most of the poem is visual which adds meaning. Light stands for life and death stands for dark.
The first paradox is “Blinding sight” – death is a sight that is so clear and blinding. The second is “Sad height”- the height of your life is your death but this is a sad time.The poem’s tone is angry, sad and urgent.
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