Question

How does the poem point out a great similarity between the world and the stage? Explain with the reference to the poem, "Seven Ages"? about 100 to 150 words

Answer 1

In the poem the poet compares the stage to one's life. He says that a man enters the stage (birth), plays his roles (the 7 stages of life) and then exits (death).

Answer 2

the poet compares the life of a person as a drama were all women and men are merely players who play their own individual parts and leave.William Shakespeare says that there are 7 parts a individual person plays in his life.the first stage is that of a infant who is mulling and puking in the nurse arms  .the second stage is about the wining school boy who is creeping like a snake unwilling to go to school.the third stage is a lover who is worried and writes ballads about his mistress eyebrows,sitting near the fire.the fourth stage is of a soldier with a beard like a pard who is seeking for bubble reputation and honor.he is ready to sacrifice his life by keeping his head at the canon for reputation and honor.the fifth stage is of a justice who has capon lined belly and with wise sayings.the sixth stage is of a old man with pantaloons which is world too wide for him with glasses on his nose.the last stage is of a old man sans teeth sans eye sans taste and of second childishness.