- Given - It shows a magnified hand in the foreground gently placing a mask on the face of a woman in the background. The woman places her hand on her chest as if to protect her emotions or her heart. The title and scene invite the viewer to reflect on the meanings of identity, protection and control. Is the mask a gift or a burden? Is it a shield or a means of control? The woman seems to be in an inner conflict as she tries to accept the mask she has been given.