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‘ A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London’ by Dylan Thomas

‘ A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London’ by Dylan Thomas. Lesson 2 Overview: By the end of this lesson, I will: Have a greater understanding of the first whole sentence of the poem. Lesson 2 Resource Sheet Task 1 – Pair work.

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‘ A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London’ by Dylan Thomas

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  1. ‘A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London’ by Dylan Thomas Lesson 2 Overview: By the end of this lesson, I will: • Have a greater understanding of the first whole sentence of the poem.

  2. Lesson 2 Resource Sheet Task 1 – Pair work Is the word Neverat the beginning of the poem effective? Why?/Why not? Which adjectives are linked to darkness? What or who tells? What does Dylan Thomas say will happen when the world comes to an end in this stanza?

  3. Lesson 2 Resource Sheet Task 2 – Pair work • When is the child first mentioned in the poem? • Who has dominated the poem up until now? Write down evidence of this. • Why does the poet use the words majestyand burningin connection with the child’s death? • Explain the meaning of the following: • ‘enter.. the round Zion of the water bead’ • ‘sow my salt seed’ • ‘valley of sackcloth’

  4. Lesson 2 Resource Sheet Task 3Think – Pair – Share Consider the answers to following questions individually, then discuss with a partner. • What must happen before Dylan Thomas is prepared to mourn the death of the child? • Why do you think he says this?

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