Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night

Definition

This poem by Dylan Thomas is a plea to resist death and to fight against the inevitability of dying. It urges individuals to live their lives fully and passionately until the very end.

Related terms

Rage Against the Dying of the Light: This phrase is repeated throughout the poem as a call to fiercely resist death.

Wise Men at Their End Know Dark Is Right: Refers to those who have lived long enough to understand that death is an inevitable part of life.

Grave Men, Near Death, Who See with Blinding Sight: Describes individuals who are close to death but still possess clarity of vision and insight.