I believe the correct interpretation of the whole poem is that <span>the
mistress's desire to preserve her honor and chastity makes no sense
because her body will be devoured by worms after her death.
</span>She should not be afraid to love and be loved while she is still alive.
Skiff Miller wanted to take the dog back and go to Alaska with him i guess but to do this he would have to take it from the couple that took the dog in and took good care of it. Skiff Miller must have gotten attached to the dog and felt a sense of love and yeahh
Answer:
banishment is a worse punishment then death
