Question

what comprises the seven ages of man or stages in life of man according to the poem

Answer 1

Shakespeare's monologue includes the seven ages of man or the seven stages in life of man. Stage 1 is infancy. This refers to when a man is born. Stage 2 is schoolboy, where formal education starts. Stage 3 is teenager where he becomes interested with girls. Stage 4 is young man where he is a soldier. Stage 5 is middle aged where he is wise and experienced. Stage 6 is old man where he is weak physically and mentally. And the last stage, the 7th is dotage and death. 

Answer 2

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'The seven stages of life' are mentioned in an article of William Shakespeare named "As you like it" which is a story consisting these stages. But later, a poem named "All the world's a stage" where the seven stages of life is mentioned.

• The seven stages of life :

• Infancy :- This is the first stage of life and the stage which describes the life of an infant.

• School boy :- Now, the boy is no longer an infact and has come into the second stage. The school boy has a smile in his face who dislikes going to school.

• Teenager :- This is the third stage where the boy finally matures. He is no longer a child, but a teenager who loves and misses his companion wholeheartedly.

• Army :- This is the fourth stage where the boy finally joins the army and tempts to seek the 'bubble reputation' and wants to gain importance.

• Justice :- This is the fifth stage. The boy is now wise and knows his mistakes and does not repeat them. He is now a more mature and experienced man.

• Old man :- This is the sixth stage of life when the man is old and carries a bag of medicines with him wherever he goes. He has shrinked and lost weight now.

• Death :- This is the last stage and the most pathetic one. This is the moment when the fate is quite distinct and is ready to say farewell to the Earth.

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