Question

how are cranes \a man said to the universe\ and dunbars \we wear the mask\ different?
cranes poem examines the relationship between man and his environment; dunbars poem examines the relationship between man and society.
cranes poem addresses the consequences of ignorance; dunbars poem addresses the consequences of hiding ones true self.
cranes poem focuses on an individuals power over the environment; dunbars poem focuses on the individuals power over society.
cranes poem suggests that each person is unique; dunbars poem suggests that all people hide their emotions equally.

Explanation:

Crane's poem "A Man Said to the Universe" is about the relationship between a man (an individual) and his environment (the universe). Dunbar's poem "We Wear the Mask" is about people hiding their true selves (emotions, pain etc.) from society. The first option correctly captures these themes of the relationship between man - environment (Crane) and man - society (Dunbar). The second option's mention of "ignorance" is not a theme in Crane's poem. The third option is wrong as Crane's poem does not focus on an individual's power over the environment (the universe's response “However, / Your needs have been taken into consideration” shows a rather indifferent universe, not one under the individual's power). The fourth option is incorrect as Crane's poem is more about the insignificance in the vast universe rather than uniqueness.

Answer:

Crane’s poem examines the relationship between man and his environment; Dunbar’s poem examines the relationship between man and society.