Poet Dylan Thomas Didn't Want His Father to Die or to Go

question 58

Multiple Choice

Poet Dylan Thomas didn't want his father to die or to go easily into death. Why do adults express this kind of sentiment about other people's death?

• A) It helps them to defend against the fear of aging and untimely death.
• B) They don't want to lose their loved ones to death.
• C) They aren't sure they will be able to get time off to attend the funeral.
• D) It helps keep them motivated to live healthily.

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Definitions:

Legislature

A governmental body or assembly with the authority to make, amend, or repeal laws.

Revolutionary Commitment

A strong dedication to achieving profound change in societal or political structures, often through activism or rebellion.

Denial

Denial refers to the refusal to accept the truth or reality of a situation or fact.

Justified

Considered to be right or reasonable, often in reference to actions, decisions, or beliefs.