... lives, forcing them to remain shallow beings of an over-traditional society. Unable to demonstrate their true emotions, the ladies of Japan would metaphorically wear masks. Masks that would distract outsiders from seeing any hint of individualism in them, and be blinded by what society molded their women to be: polite, inhibited, and subservient. These women would be able to mask ... ...

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