👉 In literature, "musted" is a word used to describe an object or character that has been deliberately made to appear as if it were something other than what it actually is. This can be done intentionally by the author or through deliberate editing and alteration of the original text. For example, in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," Hamlet's musted hat symbolizes his own inner turmoil and his inability to control his emotions. In literature, a musted character is often used to represent someone
