Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night ~ Dylan Thomas ~ Worksheets

This four-page worksheet helps students analyse Dylan Thomas’ evocative poem Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night. Questions begin with comprehension before moving into a deeper analysis of the poem, including consideration of the themes and language techniques of the poem. There is a particular focus on Thomas’ use of metaphor and symbolism, but other techniques like personification, imagery and juxtaposition are also addressed. Activities are varied and designed to be accessible to students of different abilities, with complexity increasing throughout the worksheet.

The file is included in Word and pdf formats to improve flexibility, and there is an answer key to the first (plot jumble) activity.