Prayer to the Masks
Prayer to masks
Why does the speaker greet the masks in silence
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Why does the speaker greet the masks in silence
The "silence" to which the poet refers suggests the need to greet the ancestors with attention and respectful awe. He also notes that the masks are the way that he can access the "breath of my fathers," that is, the living spirit of the ancestors who will inspire the poet to his song.
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