How are the themes of iWe Wear the Mask" and "A Man Said to the Universe" similar? O Both show how humans can be helpless in the face of external forces. O Both state that large powerful forces such as society are illusions. O Both illustrate the environment's indifference to humankind. O Both demonstrate why people must hide their suffering in order to survive.

A on Edge2020 : Both show how humans can be helpless in the face of external forces.

Explanation:

A Man Said to the Universe

by Stephen Crane :

“Sir, I exist!"

“However,” replied the universe,

“The fact has not created in me  A sense of obligation.”

We Wear the Mask

by Paul Laurence Dunbar:

"We wear the mask that grins and lies,"

It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,—

This debt we pay to human guile;

With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, "

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A. Both show how humans can be helpless in the face of external forces.

Explanation:

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what does the author mean by "many journeys" in this excerpt?

government intervention

multiple truths

individual stories

historical monuments