In this activity, students will first read and analyze "We Wear the Mask by Paul Laurence Dunbar. After the teacher facilitates a class discussion and analysis of the poem (guided questions are provided), the class will look at "The Red Armchair" by Pablo Picasso. The teacher will help facilitate a conversation analyzing the painting (guided questions are provided). The class will end as students create a creative exit ticket connecting the two pieces. This activity is intended to be used as a