The Prince And The Pauper

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The author of “The Prince and the Pauper” develops theme in many ways. The author develops the theme by using plot, characterization, word choice, and point of view. The theme of truth is not always visible to others is shown in by in the inciting incident, the guards would push away the prince because he was wearing rags. Another way the author shows theme is through characterization, by describing the characters similar appearance between the prince and Tom Canty to show why people don't believe that the prince is the prince and Tom is Tom. One reason why the theme is the truth is not always visible to others, is in the text, it says, “Heavens, do you not see it? We look like brother! We have the same features and bearing. If we went

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