Symbolism In 'People Wear The Mask'

Authors have to keep their readers interested in their writing by including elements of fiction. It evokes emotion and feelings to the readers. These are some of the examples on how poetry contributes to the arts in ways different from other forms. Authors use plot, setting, character, conflict, symbol, and point of view to add depth and meaning to their poems. They are the main elements of fiction in which writers use to develop a story and its theme.
Symbolism is a very important part of literature and it adds so much to depth of stories. It is used to provide meaning to the writing beyond what is actually being described. Authors use symbols to add depth to whatever message or symbol is behind the descriptions. Symbols can be showed by recurring objects, words, or actions, or by other repeated things. The plot and action that take place in a story is different because the symbolism in the writing work on another level to enhance the story. A simple example might be the occurrence of a storm when there is conflict or strong emotions. Another example is the poem "We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar.
Dunbar goes on to talk about the pain and suffering that these masks try to cover up. By the end he talks about how the kindness and smiles that people show are just a disguise of the painful truth that hides behind those "masks". This poem includes a lot of symbolism. Masks are usually shown as a symbol for deception, hypocrisy, and lies. The poem was written during the time of the Harlem Renaissance. So people believe a deeper meaning of the poem is that those masks are the reason why black Americans and people in general are unable to speak honestly about their