Critically analyse the poem ‘Naked Truths

                                                                                  

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4. Critically analyse the poem ‘Naked Truths.’

"Naked Truths" is a poem by Gieve Patel that explores the theme of identity and self-discovery. The poem presents the idea that the truth of one's identity is often hidden behind a mask, and it is only when we strip away the layers that we can truly understand who we are. 

The poem is structured in four stanzas, each exploring a different aspect of the theme. In the first stanza, the speaker introduces the idea that people often wear masks to hide their true identity. The speaker suggests that we all have our secrets, and we wear masks to hide them from the world.

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