<span>Fourth Stanza </span>It suggests that they know that death is a natural part of life and they are wise enough to know they should accept it.
Fifth Stanza <span> Thomas’ way of saying that they want to hold on to life to be able to leave their mark, thereby sustaining their memory in history as great scholars or philosophers. </span> Sixth Stanza <span>Thomas moves forward and describes the next group as good men. They reflect on their lives as the end approaches</span>
