What are the similarities between the hollow men and the unknown citizen

Both of "The Hollow Men" and "The Unknown Citizen" present a person or somebody who follows the societal expectations but is not interesting at all. It also presents people who are afraid to voice out their concerns in the society and accept what is happening around them yet they are yearning for real freedom and happiness.

Explanation:

"The Hollow Men" is a poem written by T.S. Eliot while "The Unknown Citizen" is a poem written by W.H. Auden.

"The Hollow Men" was published in 1935, around two years before Eliot became part of the Church of England.

"The Unknown Citizen" was written when Auden went to the U.S.A. from England for fear of the Nazi's occupation.