Conundrum In William Shakespeare

Existence

Since the beginning of time, man has been haunted by a probing question. This question, although seemingly straightforward and purposely fundamental has baffled many a philosopher. The trouble lies in the fact that it is not one that is outside the realm of the human existence but is at the very root of being itself. This conundrum although elusive has been responsible for shaping thought and fueling conversation over the years. Fast-forward to the 21st century and we are still pondering over the very same question. What is the meaning of life? To the every- man, the answer may have more to do with convenience than with consequence. After all, someone values his life as a means through which he could serve others. While another looks

So it is only fair to wonder whether this dilemma is merely a manifestation of our solipsistic ideals. In fact, the truth could very well be that the events that occur in the universe are in fact under the control of a higher being and we are all in fact the puppets of a higher order. In the words of William Shakespeare, our lives could very well be playing to a script like that of actors in a play. But could it be that this wasn’t the case. What if the entire world worked on the principle of willful freedom and our lives were in fact like a canvas on which we were free to paint any picture that we may desire where life is in fact like clay which is not to be restrained by rigidity but to be molded by creation. Let us entertain the idea that we are in fact free to shape our lives in any way that we may choose and that the meaning of life is really the one that we give ourselves. So imagine a world where the choice of being a Samaritan or a snake oil salesman is left to the individual alone and he alone is responsible for his feats and failures. This would be a world which thrives