Deception discovered from "summary" of The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
In the story, the switch between Prince Edward and the pauper Tom Canty leads to a series of events where the deception is ultimately discovered. The deception begins when the two boys meet and decide to switch clothes as a form of entertainment. The switch is meant to be temporary, but unforeseen circumstances prevent them from returning to their original identities. As the pauper, Tom Canty finds himself thrust into the unfamiliar world of the royal court. Initially, he struggles to adapt to his new surroundings and is met with skepticism and disbelief from those around him. Despite his efforts to convince others of his true identity, he is dismissed as a madman and a fraud. The deception seems to be working in Tom's favor until the true Prince Edward reappears and exposes the ruse. Prince Edward, on the oth...
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