The Mask ❲HOT • FIX❳

1. Introduction: The Mask as a Universal Concept

: Modern scholars link Dunbar's metaphor to the concept of "double consciousness," where individuals must view themselves through the eyes of an often hostile society. The Mask

A mask is fundamentally a tool for concealment. Historically and culturally, it has served as both a physical object and a psychological metaphor. Whether used to protect, disguise, amuse, or frighten, the mask allows an individual to transform their identity or shield their true self from the world. The Mask