Now I am an engineering graduate and have no formal education in literature. So if you are looking for academic answer, this will probably not serve the purpose. read more
he first line of the final stanza can be read as Donne's confusion, but it can also be understood as Donne casting doubt on her motives in giving the wreath to him. read more
in his poem 'the relic' (which you should also read) donne mentions his intention of being buried with a wreath made from his girlfriend's hair around his upper arm. in 'the funeral' he goes back to that idea, and explains why he wants to do this - or rather, he sort-of explains. read more
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