Question

In "We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar, the tone can be described as __________. Question 1 options: celebratory bitter determined Humorous.

Answer 1

Throughout "We Wear the Mask," the speaker describes deep and prolonged suffering. The group in this poem have "torn and bleeding hearts," express "tears and sighs," and are "tortured souls" who must constantly pretend they are not struggling. However, there is also a sense of resilience running through the poem.

Answer 2

Answer: I would describe the tone of "we wear the mask" to be bitter.