The Prince and the Pauper Appearances Quotes

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Quote #10

The mock king did mechanically as he had been bidden. His smile had no heart in it, but few eyes were near enough or sharp enough to detect that. (31.23)

Poor Tom: he just wasn't cut out for this king stuff. But even though he's only pretending, everyone seems to be convinced by his ruse. What do you think is the connection between appearance and reality in this novel?