Question

how are cranes \a man said to the universe\ and dunbars \we wear the mask\ different?
○ 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.
○ cranes poem examines the relationship between man and his environment; dunbars poem examines the relationship between man and society.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: "A Man Said to the Universe" is about man - universe relationship, not ignorance. "We Wear the Mask" is about hiding from society, not just hiding true self. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Crane's poem shows man's insignificance to the universe (not power over environment), Dunbar's poem is about societal pressure to hide, not individual's power over society. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Crane's poem is about man - universe, not uniqueness. Dunbar's poem is about hiding due to societal oppression, not all hiding equally. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Crane's "A Man Said to the Universe" explores man's relationship with the environment (universe). Dunbar's "We Wear the Mask" examines man's relationship with society (hiding emotions due to societal expectations). This matches.

Answer:

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