The Dichotomy Between Appearance and Reality. This paper discusses the theme of the dichotomy between appearance and reality, and how it is an old and crucial theme throughout literature. The paper explores the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe and Charlotte Perkins Gilman to demonstrate this theme operating in different ways. 4 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pages: 4 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 4219 Dichotomy Appearance Reality.doc Price: 35.80