Question

Reread Passage 1, lines 1-5.

1 All the world's a stage,
2 And all the men and women merely players;
3 They have their exits and their entrances,
4 And one man in his time plays many parts,
5 His acts being seven ages. At first, the infant.
In Passage 1, which archetype symbolizes lines 1-5?
O River: this archetype exemplifies the various stages and continuous journey.
O Setting Sun: this archetype exemplifies a sense of decline or ending.
O Fire: this archetype exemplifies a cyclical nature of life.
O Rising Sun: this archetype exemplifies the beginning stages of life.

Answer 1

Shakespeare's excerpt from 'As You Like It' reflects the archetype of the River, symbolizing the continuous journey of life and its various stages, which correlates with the 'seven ages' a person plays.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passages provide from the student question indicate that Shakespeare's notion of 'All the world's a stage' from As You Like It frames life as a series of roles or stages that individuals pass through as if they were actors in a play. This idea aligns with the archetype of the River, which symbolizes the continuous journey and various stages of life. Unlike the other options provided, the river concept encompasses the progression of life as a journey with multiple stages and changes, which correlates with the 'seven ages' or parts a person plays throughout their existence, as mentioned in the passage.

Answer 2

This archetype exemplifies the beginning stages of life if life is a stage it would most likely be rising sun