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What is the central idea of the poem A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London?

What is the central idea of the poem A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London?

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    The central theme of this poem by Dylan Thomas is the never-ending cycle of Life and Death. This is nature’s order and therefore the poet refuses to mourn for the child’s death as he does not want to disrespect nature. The poem also revolves around the idea of Spirituality as the poet mentions in the last line, there is no death after the first death, and the child is still alive spiritually. A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London Summary

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