These archetypal images help readers recognize the roles they may take in life.
Option D
Explanation:
'All the world's a stage' by William Shakespeare talks about the stages of a man's life.
The archetypal images: the lover, the soldier and wise man are three of the seven roles that a man assumes in his lifetime. All three are specific to a man's age.
- The first role that a man takes up is that of an infant who is helpless and will learn to survive the world in the coming years.
- The second role is of a schoolboy who learns the concept of discipline and obedience and how much he despises them.
- Third role is a lover who writes love ballads for the person he has affection for.
- Fourth role is the soldier who seeks reputation and is at the peak of his confidence. He also has a temper.
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Fifth is a wise judge who knows all the rights and wrongs. He makes wise decisions and accepts the reality.
- Sixth is of a man who is contemplating on his life and is ready to accept old age.
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Seventh and the last role is of an old man who has difficulty performing his basic routine and seeks help. The childish behavior of the second stage is also evident at this stage.
All these roles depicted by Shakesphere help the readers understand what is to come in their life ahead the responsibilities they will have.
