Question

In “We Wear the Mask,” which message is conveyed by Dunbar’s repetition of the phrase “We wear the mask”?

A.that questioning others’ motives is brave
B.that sympathy toward others creates deceit
C.that fears about torture lead to secretive actions
D. that false appearances are pervasive in society

Answer 1

The correct answer of the given question above would be option D. The message that is conveyed in "We Wear the Mask" by Dunbar's repetition of the phrase "We wear the mask" is that, false appearances are pervasive in society. People always lie about what they truly feel and they shade their true emotions with masks. 

Answer 2

D. that false appearances are pervasive in society

The poem is describing how the people are wearing false smiles while inside they cry. The first line says, "We wear the mask that grins and lies". By not being specific about who is wearing the mask and using the collective pronoun "We", Dunbar is including everyone in his description of who wears the mask. Options A, B, and C are all wrong because there is no feeling or bravery or sympathy, and no indication of torture.