# How does The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde develop the theme of Appearance vs. Reality?

> The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde by Mary De Morgan

## Answer

The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde by Mary De Morgan develops Appearance vs. Reality across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The book repeatedly contrasts outward beauty or seeming goodness with inner wickedness, as seen in Princess Fiorimonde, whose stunning looks hide her black magic and cruelty, and in the deceptive promises made by the pedlar, donkey, and raven.

Fiorimonde's beautiful appearance hides her malevolent nature, and the necklace appears as a harmless ornament but is a tool of entrapment.

Fiorimonde's extraordinary beauty hides her wickedness and sorcery, deceiving all who see her.

The golden harp appears as an object but is actually Chrysea transformed; Arasmon does not recognize her despite hearing her voice in the strings.

## Evidence

- [the-necklace-of-princess-fiorimonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necklace_of_princess_fiorimonde_se/chapters/the-necklace-of-princess-fiorimonde.md): Fiorimonde's beautiful appearance hides her malevolent nature, and the necklace appears as a harmless ornament but is a tool of entrapment.
- [the-necklace-of-princess-fiorimonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necklace_of_princess_fiorimonde_se/chapters/the-necklace-of-princess-fiorimonde.md): Fiorimonde's extraordinary beauty hides her wickedness and sorcery, deceiving all who see her.
- [the-wanderings-of-arasmon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necklace_of_princess_fiorimonde_se/chapters/the-wanderings-of-arasmon.md): The golden harp appears as an object but is actually Chrysea transformed; Arasmon does not recognize her despite hearing her voice in the strings.
- [the-bread-of-discontent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necklace_of_princess_fiorimonde_se/chapters/the-bread-of-discontent.md): The bread appears excellent and tastes good, but its true effect is to make everyone unhappy, revealing a stark contrast between outward quality and inner consequence.

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