The question below refers to the selection "a valediction: forbidding mourning." in plain english the title "a valediction: forb
idding mourning" means — a. a graduation speech commending the senior class
b. a greeting to a person who had been thought missing
c. a vow never to fall in love again
d. a farewell urging the listener not to be sad
The clear and obvious English of the title "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" means D. a farewell urging the listener not to be sad.
The speaker points out that he is compelled to consume his time apart from his beloved, but before he go, he explains that goodbye should not be the event of sorrow and mourning.
