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Mamapolo2016 · F
When it is time, to "rage against the dying of the light" kind of contradicts the idea of "that good night."
ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP
@Mamapolo2016 Valid point. Talk to the author. :)
Mamapolo2016 · F
@ProfessorPlum77 His father was dying and he was angry. Great poem, though.
ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP
@Mamapolo2016 I did not remember the history. Thank you.
Yes, I agree. A great poem.
Yes, I agree. A great poem.
Kumbayakid · 61-69, M
@Mamapolo2016 well, since he’s not going gently “into that good night”, then raging against the “dying of the light” is perfectly consistent…
Mamapolo2016 · F
@Kumbayakid But it's not a dark night or a threatening night, it's a 'good night.' Alas for the poet, it's also inevitable.
@Mamapolo2016 Is it an honest question? Because, I can explain the poem.
Mamapolo2016 · F
@DarkHeaven I don't think I asked a question.
@Mamapolo2016 It seemed you felt that there were inconsistencies in the poem. I guess that I felt the question was implied.
Mamapolo2016 · F
@DarkHeaven I'll be happy to hear your opinion. I have my own.