How are Crane's "A Man Said to the Universe" and Dunbar's "We Wear the Mask" different? Crane's poem addresses the consequences of ignorance; Dunbar's poem addresses the consequences of hiding one's true self. Crane's poem focuses on an individual's power over the environment; Dunbar's poem focuses on the individual's power over society. Crane's poem suggests that each person is unique; Dunbar's poem suggests that all people hide their emotions equally. Crane's poem examines the relationship between man and his environment; Dunbar's poem examines the relationship between man and society.