What would one expect than to live a life and encounter the stages or cycles that are bound to happen? William Shakespeare portrays this in his writing "The Seven Ages of Man" as he ultimately explains the world to a stage and life to a play. Similarities fall into the retold story "Demeter" by Edith Hamilton, as she writes her story the cycles of the earth 's seasons through Greek mythology. Both writings essentially depict the significance of life and the relationships upon it that enables us to answer the questions about life.
"And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages." As mentioned previously, William Shakespeare 's writing "Seven Ages of Man" deliberately interprets the world to a stage and life to a play. His first stage begins with an infant, signifying helplessness and the need for a caring mother or nurse. The Whining School Boy is the next stage, in which portrays the bitter side of a childhoods life. Crying or left in tears under whatever circumstances lie before him/her. The Emotional Lover translates to the young lover. That of which “Love” seems to be dominant during this time of the person 's life. This is followed by The Devoted Soldier, this stage translates to growing up into adulthood. Taking caring of responsibilities such as providing for his or her family or the simple devotion of the protection of one’s nation. The Wise Judge indicates to