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Question
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
I have learned to wear my faces Like dresses …
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Solution
- Reference: These lines are from the poem “Once Upon a Time” written by Gabriel Okara.
- Context: The poet says these words while admitting how he himself started putting on appearances to conform to the changed attitude of people
in modem times. - Explanation: The poet registers his displeasure over the negative changes that have influenced the behaviour of adults. The adults have mastered the art
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