The poet defines "dead habit" as a country that has not lost its way in the bleak desert of ancient traditional rituals and practices that are destructive to the country and its society. The dead have many customs, most of which are quite harmless; however, some of these customs have become habits that will never be broken. For example, on certain holidays (such as All Saints Day), the people of Italy will go to church and honor the dead by reading letters written by them from heaven. This is a very old tradition that has become a habit that will never be broken. When an Italian dies, they don't just write his or her name on a list for all to remember, as in England. Instead, friends and family members dress up in black and travel to the cemetery with musical instruments playing songs as a tribute to the dead. This is another custom that has become a habit that will never be broken. In conclusion, the dead person's last habit is a country that has not lost its way in the bleak desert of ancient traditional rituals and practices that are destructive to the country and its society. A nation can no more change its customs than a person can change their nature. However, through understanding such traditions, one can enjoy them without being harmed by them.