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What is the main theme explored in the story?
What does the man do to try to understand why people are avoiding him?
What does the man become obsessed with?
What does the man do to alleviate his anxieties?
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What happens when the man wears a mask to work each day?
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What does the man become obsessed with after wearing a mask?
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What happens to the man's mental state?
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What does the man's manager threaten to do?
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What does the mask seller tell the man to do?
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What does the man do when he notices other people's masks?
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Study Notes
- A man realizes that people are avoiding him due to something about his appearance
- He experiments with different walks and behaviors to try to understand why people avoid him
- He becomes obsessed with the idea that something about him has changed and that people are responsible for it
- He starts to avoid people and becomes increasingly isolated and paranoid
- He decides to wear a mask to hide his face and alleviate his anxieties
- His colleagues are frightened by his appearance and his behavior becomes more erratic
- He becomes obsessed with the idea of being invisible and avoiding the shame of being shunned
- The man's mental state deteriorates and he becomes increasingly unhinged
- The story explores themes of isolation, paranoia, and the fear of rejection
- The ending is ambiguous and leaves the reader to interpret the man's fate.
- A man wears different masks to work each day
- His manager becomes concerned and threatens to fire him
- The man believes the masks make him look unnatural
- He speaks to a mask seller who gives him a special mask to wear
- The seller tells him to believe the mask is his face for a week
- The man wears the mask and it fuses to his face
- His coworkers are amazed by his new appearance
- He begins to notice other people's masks and avoids them
- A woman at work asks him to lunch but he doesn't realize it's a hint
- He crosses the street to avoid other people's masks.
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Description
"Masked Identities: Can You Uncover the Hidden Meanings?" - Take this quiz to explore the themes of isolation, paranoia, and the fear of rejection in two captivating stories. Test your comprehension of the characters' motivations and unravel the symbolism behind the masks they wear. Dive into the psychological aspects of these thought-provoking tales and see if you can uncover the hidden meanings behind their actions. Are you ready to reveal the mysteries of the masked identities?