The title of this poem serves as a strong metaphor for destruction and death. In myth and legends the word "wasteland" would be talking about barren lands which are uninhabitable, along with this in multiple plays of these myths, the land would be something that would describe the emotions of gods and godesses. After reading the notes for the title it really does seem fitting in short, describing the entirety of the poem as a wasteland. The point of view is lost, and barren. Like a wasteland. But the poem itself talked about life, and growth, making the title seem ironic. Its most direct connection is with the Golden Bough where it explicitly shares its ideas about life and death. This is mirrored here. The relationship between all texts are interesting and can further our understanding of this poem.