Naturalism includes the idea that society helps form an individual. How does the mask in Dunbar's poem support that belief?The mask suggests that society forces African Americans to hide their pain.The mask suggests that life is a mixture of pain and pleasure.The mask symbolizes an escape from society for oppressed African Americans.
Answer
A
The mask suggests that society forces African Americans to hide their pain.
B
The mask suggests that life is a mixture of pain and pleasure.
C
The mask symbolizes an escape from society for oppressed African Americans.