Prayer to the Masks
Describe symbolism in Prayer to the Masks by Leopold Sedar Senghor

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The poet lists the colors of the masks as black, red, black-and-white, thus also suggesting the reference of the masks as symbols of race and skin color. In Lines 5-7, he introduces his family's guardian animal, the lion, which is a symbol of aristocratic virtue and courage.
Prayer to the Masks