Veiled Emotions: an Exploration of ‘We Wear the Mask
Words: 512 2316Life, with all its complexities and intricacies, often compels us to wear masks. These masks are not merely physical entities but represent the emotional and psychological barriers we put up, sometimes to protect ourselves, and sometimes to conform to societal expectations. Paul Laurence Dunbar's poignant poem "We Wear the Mask" delves into this very theme, painting a vivid picture of the human tendency to hide one's true emotions and thoughts. Dunbar's choice of the word 'mask' is telling. In many […]