The Mask

In this world filled with ambiguity, conscious of it or not, many people wear multiple masks to conceal who they really are. False identities may be used to cover up insecurities, gain credibility, or even status. Whatever the reason may be, when an identity is fabricated or stolen and given to someone else, does that person become the new identity, or would the identity be a mere mask over the person’s true character? Jose Eduardo Agualusa’s fictional story, The Book of Chameleons: A Novel,…

Rick Warren stated “Wearing a mask wears you out. Faking it is fatiguing. The most exhausting activity is pretending to be what you know you’re arent.” This quote is basically saying if you talk differently, dress to impress, it will exhaust you, because you’re trying your hardest to be somebody you know you’re not. First and Foremost, don’t fake who you really are. You might put different clothing on for a guy but he might like who you were before you tried to change who you were. If the…

ways a patient can get these lesions or ulcers is from having the pressure set too high, wearing the mask for long periods of time without a break, if the mask does not fit properly, and in some cases the body mass index, however, that has not been proven yet. Any one of these could cause skin breakdown and there are ways to lessen the severity of the skin break down. If the patient has the correct mask size, alternates between the different interfaces available, and uses the foam, gel, or pads…

be used in either a leader’s home while entertaining guests or for ceremonies of seasonal change or children becoming adults. The headdresses in particular are not stand alone objects, but part of an assumable in a dance. The Prestige Stool, Helmet Mask for Sande Society (Ndoli Jowei), and Ci Wara Headdress all show bodily features that their respective communities found valuable. The…

Otomí masks have changed and developed over time. There are many cultural shifts that have occurred that altered the Otomí masking traditions. The masks that were once used for maintaining social order, connecting with the spirit world through magic, represented symbols, and told great myths, have become more theatrical and less ritualistic. Many Mexican indigenous groups no longer practice shamanistic rituals, but many contemporary uses of masks continue to incorporate shamanistic elements.…

What do you know about masks? Look beyond the Halloween masks to see where this is going; facades and masked intentions. People mask their thoughts and feelings for many different reasons. Whether it being to hide the truth or to hide, masks have served many purposes throughout our lives. And yet, what happens when the mask is broken or revealed? What happens then? Masks, in general, are more harmful than beneficial. Masks hurt more than they heal because they prevent the truth from being known…

"We all have our masks that we wear." This was stated by, the main singer of the band Twenty One Pilots, Tyler Joseph. It is amazing how many masks people wear to hide their true self. This is true for everyone. The album "Vessel" from the artist Twenty One Pilots contains twelve songs that touch mainly on this issue but many more as well. The only time someone takes off all of their masks is when they are alone and that is when their demons wage war. This album is a mix of mainly three…

from his life so he can become a full savage. This is shown on page sixty-six of The Lord of the Flies when the text reads that “He capered toward Bill and the mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self consciousness” (Golding 66). This line from the book shows that Jack was able to hide behind this mask on his face and he was able to remove civilization and remorse. After this Jack Merridew begins to supply his fellow choir boys with face paint so they can…

The aspiring fastpitch softball catcher should be wearing Mizuno gear and the most popular model is Mizuno Samurai fastpitch catchers gear. The Samurai version of this acclaimed protective equipment is gender-engineered, especially for the female player. Each piece of Mizuno Samurai gear is available in numerous color choices to match any uniform design. Here’s a description of each piece from the complete Samurai fastpitch set and why this is best choice for you if you’re a fastpitch softball…

The beginning of Noh Theater dates back to 11th century Japan. At this time entertainment was taking a turn toward musical form and dramatic nature. Poetry had been flourishing in Japan for many years, and performance art began to develop by way of influences from China and Korea. Two of these types of entertainment, the sarugaku and the dengaku, merged, and Noh theater blossomed. Saragaku offered a choreographic element, and the dengaku brought an element of the dramatic. A very popular Noh…