Appearances versus reality are used in "The Crucible" and "Macbeth" to show that what is inside is not not really what it is. Appearance is defined as what someone appears to be, judged by people as to what is on the outside. It's a bit like a stereotype. Reality, on the other hand, is who the person really is. It's the opposite of appearance. There are many characters who represent a certain outward appearance, such as Abigail, Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth. Characters who appear innocent on the outside might be planning to kill someone. Appearance versus reality is an important theme in William Shakespeare's "Macbeth", and has been used since its first introduction in the first scene when the witches say: "Fair is foul, and foul is fair". This quote means that good is bad and evil is good, as if nothing is what it seems. Therefore, Shakespeare had to do this to tell us, the audience, through the witches, that it is a. world where no one can be trusted Not even witches But, because of this, the public has had an effect of not understanding through the use of the words he, known as. Shakespeare....