Where are the speaker’s eyes and why? What do eyes symbolize?

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we wear the mask by paul lawrence dunbar

Asked by Ariana V #849913 on 5/13/2020 10:42 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/13/2020 11:23 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/13/2020 11:23 PM

The speaker's eyes are shaded by the mask. The eyes serve as a symbol of detachment... watching from a distance.

We Wear the Mask