TED-Ed: All the World's a Stage by William Shakespeare

In 'As You Like It', Shakespeare presents life as a stage where individuals play various roles through seven distinct ages: infancy, schoolboy, lover, soldier, justice, pantaloon, and finally, second childishness. Each stage is characterized by unique traits and behaviors, reflecting the journey from birth to oblivion.

What metaphor does Shakespeare use to describe life in the beginning of the monologue?

• Life is a journey

• Life is a dream

• Life is a stage

• Life is a battle

Which stage of life is characterized by reluctance to go to school?

• Soldier

• Schoolboy

• Infancy

• Lover

In the lover stage, what is the lover known for?

• Dancing

• Sighing like a furnace

• Singing songs

• Writing poetry

What is a key characteristic of the soldier stage?

• Wisdom

• Seeking reputation

• Contentment

• Childishness

What does the final stage of life, 'second childishness', signify?

• A period of adventure

• A return to innocence

• A time of great wisdom

• A loss of senses and faculties