The word guile means “deceitful or cunning.” (Merriam-Webster.com.) Consequently, the word is particularly fitting for when we wear our mask it is with intent to hide and be deceitful. The uses of symbolism in the mask itself and the smile, we fake continue to demonstrate our need to keep private or feel ashamed of our emotions. Perhaps, it is our instinctive reaction to protect ourselves. In the end of the poem, Dunbar references how we want the world to be different. We have hope, for an open and raw relationship with each other, instead we discard changing human behavior. Ergo, forcing ourselves to leave on the
The word guile means “deceitful or cunning.” (Merriam-Webster.com.) Consequently, the word is particularly fitting for when we wear our mask it is with intent to hide and be deceitful. The uses of symbolism in the mask itself and the smile, we fake continue to demonstrate our need to keep private or feel ashamed of our emotions. Perhaps, it is our instinctive reaction to protect ourselves. In the end of the poem, Dunbar references how we want the world to be different. We have hope, for an open and raw relationship with each other, instead we discard changing human behavior. Ergo, forcing ourselves to leave on the