In “We Wear the Mask,” how does the poet use irony to reject the romantic notion of idealism?
A by describing how people attempt to hide their pain by pretending to be happy
B by pointing out that most people are truly happy, despite appearing depressed
C by describing how people attempt to appear happy for the sake of material gain
D by pointing out that most people are unable to recognize their own emotions

Respuesta :

I believe the correct answer is A. by describing how people attempt to hide their pain by pretending to be happy.
The poet's characters have to put on a mask to deceive others about how they truly feel - in their everyday lives, they have to appear happy and as if nothing is wrong, when in fact they feel miserable. They have to pretend they are something they are not, which is why their mask is constantly on when they are surrounded by other people.