. How does the form of the poem contribute to its overall meaning?
. It helps the speaker reveal a series of emotional events in his life in an organized way.
- It helps the poet write freely about death without having to worry about rhyme or
epetition.
It helps the speaker emphasize his appeal for people to fight death with structured
petition.
- It helps the speaker clearly state his point, which contrasts with his father's perspe
what it means to grow old.