;s world” and condemnation upon a society that allows such perpetual oppression. While it is quite apparent that strides are being made towards equality, we must all be very hesitant to accept appearances alone as Boland warns: “But appearances / still reassure” (45-46). Instead, we must look deeper into ourselves and determine what role we shall play. Will we be the honored neighbor accepting all that society gives or will we “score the low music of our outrage” (43-44)?...
