Question

He uses his folly like a stalking-horse, and

under the presentation of that he shoots his

wit.

(i) Who says this?

(ii) Who is ‘he’?

(iii) How does he use his folly​

Answer 1

Answer:

This passage is taken from “As you like it” by William Shakespeare.  

Shakespeare's fool is accurately described in his plays. Touchstone's role as a court jester allows him to tell all kinds of jokes at others' expense. Despite being called a fool, he is actually not one. On the contrary, he is clever and shrewd.  

Explanation:

(i) The passage is said by Duke Senior.

(ii) 'He' is referred to Touchstone, the court jester.

(iii) The "folly" he displays is nothing more than a cover for his wit. The expression 'fool' that he uses and that other people use, serves only to mask his wit and wisdom.