Symbols are normally things that can be detected by any of our five senses. What they symbolize is almost always an abstract idea that is relevant to the story or poem. Consider these:
night
light
forked lightning
green bay
the sun
grave (more than one meaning here!)
meteors
fierce tears
In this poem, in which Thomas is willing his father not to die (even though he knows he is dying), what idea or concept does each of the above represent, do you think?
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