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In The Taming of the Shrew, how does Shakespeare introduce the theme of the confusion between appearance and reality in act 2

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Shakespeare introduces the concept of confusion between appearance and reality in the Induction when he introduces Sly into the new world of being a lord. Sly as a beggar represents reality, while Sly as a lord represents his appearance.

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