How does Thomas use repetition and for what effect?
What will be an ideal response?
* He repeats the "Do not . . ." and "Rage, rage . . ." lines for emphasis and poetic unity.
* He also repeats the basic structure of each stanza.
* The poem attempts to convince the father to "Rage, rage." The repetition, therefore, helps to emphasize this message.
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