Question

One interpretation of Dylan's "Do Not Go Gentle..." is that Dylan uses "night" and also "close of day" as metaphors for death. According to this intrerpretation, which of the following is another metaphor for death in this poem?"
Forked no lightning
Blaze like meteors
the dying of the light
danced in a Green Bay

Answer 1

According to the above interpretation, “the dying of the light” is another metaphor for death in this poem.

“Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night” is a villanelle in which the poet addresses his father how he ought to die. Dylan Thomas advised his father about how he needs to defy death. The poet also gives an overview of the characterization of the people who defy death and had anger towards it. He uses metaphors and imagery to explain life and death.