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    different appearance and reality are. Appearance may differ from reality in a huge way and can have an impact on those you love. Claudius fakes his love strongly towards his stepson Hamlet by telling him to not leave for school so he can kill Hamlet and continue on with his plan. “I must to England‚ you know that”‚ (Shakespeare 220-225). In this quote Hamlet is sent by Claudius to go to England knowingly that he will be executed and it shows the fake love between them. Another way appearance differs

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    I personally believe that a good name is more important than the truth in the appearance aspect of it. Your appearance can determine a lot of things. For example‚ if you are a lazy person at heart but you’re working to fix it you wouldn’t want your interviewer to know that you’re lazy. The truth could cost you a job just because you havn’t gotten it together yet. In my case‚ i dress in jeans and a hoodie everyday‚ but if i were to go to a job interview or visit someone who’s very respectable i would

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    which Hamlet’s mind is in; is he continuing to feign insanity to avenge his fallen father and defend his own honour or has he immersed himself entirely to the pursuit of vengeance that he reaches the point of no return. The reoccurring theme of appearance versus reality may (initially) appear to prove the former‚ but it becomes apparent as the play progresses that it induces unhealthy responses to his spirit and

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    Shakespeare’s most complex villains. Initially you get the impression that the character of Iago is one of pure evil. Right from the start of Act 1‚ it becomes obvious that he is capable of most anything. You see right away that he is able to give the appearance of one thing‚ but in reality be something quite different. He has been acting like he is interested in helping Roderigo by bringing gifts and messages to Desdemona for him. Iago is in reality using Roderigo who is very gullible and in fact not too

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    The Great Gatsby: Appearance VS Reality F. Scott Fitzgerald presents multiple themes and characters that have an overlaying façade that they portray throughout the novel. Fitzgerald’s main representation of illusion is with James Gatz or Jay Gatsby as he is known in the time covered in the novel. Gatsby can also be considered to be the embodiment of illusion within the novel. It is revealed that James Gatz created the persona of Jay Gatsby. As the novel continues it becomes apparent that James

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    Hamlet‚ Appearance vs. Reality One of the main themes of the play Hamlet by Shakespeare is that of appearance vs. reality. The main characters of this play consistently project one thing while actually being another. The theme of appearance vs. reality reinforces the notion that one cannot truly trust someone else because they most likely have ulterior motives. “Seems‚” madam? Nay‚ it is. I know not “seems.” ’Tis not alone my inky cloak‚ good mother‚ Nor customary suits of solemn black‚ Nor

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    and deceit of one form or another. In the most prominent examples of disguise and appearance versus reality in Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare‚appearances hide an important reality and sometimes actually hinder a character from developing or attaining his or her desire. Certainly‚ Viola in “Twelfth Night” by Shakespeare is the clearest example since her love for Orsino must go unrecognized until the appearance is exchanged for reality. Furthermore‚ the problems associated with deceit and

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    most prominent literary works. He uses a wide variety of imagery which can be incorporated into many themes‚ specifically Appearance versus Reality. Throughout this play there are many references to this theme through the characters’ actions and dialogue. Shakespeare uses these sorts of images to develop a vivid picture for the reader. We are introduced to the theme of Appearance versus Reality early in the play by the introduction of the ghost. The ghost appears to Hamlet after it has met with Horatio

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    weren’t real. He comes to this realization when he looks at his own reflection. When he goes to tell the other prisoners they don’t understand or believe what he’s saying to be true. The point of the story is to show there is a difference between appearance and reality. The discussion topic now is if I think that philosophy is true. And I one-hundred percent believe it‚ and not only to I believe it but I also think it can apply to almost any situation. People can make anything appear nice when it’s

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    face‚ a selfish face and taking advantage of the situation‚ she steal her father jewelry and ducats as her go with Lorenzo. This shows how Jessica can have an extreme change‚ betraying her father‚ the ne that raised her alone. Furthermore‚ appearance and reality are also shown in Antonio’s words referring to Shylock. “He is a villain with a smiling cheek” its hiding a bad person a “villain”. In this context Antonio uses these words because Shylock appears to be a good person helping them

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