There are only a few universal truths in this world, and one of them is that everyone dies. Dylan Thomas knows this and uses it to create common ground. No matter what choices they have made in their life, death will come for them. That doesn't mean you should go quietly; in reality, it means that you should fight as hard as you can against it. People from all walks of life should stick to this. The dreams you have are reason enough to continue living and fighting. The two repeated rhymes in this play a big part in why this poem is great. The second rhyme uses the word “anger,” which is a very strong word. Instead of saying he's angry about your death, Thomas says you should "get angry" and fight it. Anger, compared to anger, is much deeper and fiery. It's something that is intrinsically instilled in you. Anger is something that comes from the deepest part of you. Dylan Thomas also says that wise men, even if “their words have produced no lightning” (2.2.1242), must continue to live, in order to make a difference. When the lightning forks, it hits the ground with an impact. This word choice is powerful considering the context; that is impacting the way people think and live. Wise men wish to pass on their wisdom to others or create a rift or division in the way people normally think. Visually, the lightning also appears fractured and forked. Thomas also writes, “Good men, the last wave passed, shouting how bright / Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay” (3.2-3.1243). The latest wave refers to two different things. It could be the last goodbye before death, but it could also compare their life to the crashing of the waves. Even good men want to see their efforts fruitful. You can think of their actions as seeds. The seeds could grow, flower and “dance” in a “green bay”. The color green represents lushness and fertility. Dylan Thomas also makes excellent use of allegory to inspire his readers. One of these