"All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts." ~ Shakespeare
I think I read it in Grade-12,in the Chapter "As you like it", most likely that time
the reading was purely just to grab the quick meaning to make sure I am securing good
marks in English paper by answering any questions based on these lines.
After 16 years,I feel I am able to decipher this to an extend in coherence with
Shakespeare and further adding my own understanding,thoughts and views to it.
Originally these lines were followed by the description of life's stages where
Men and Women play these roles,starting from infant stage to extreme old.
To give it my flavor I would say Indeed all world is a stage and all Men and Women
are merely players,playing their roles based on the relationship they share.
Whether its a Mother-Son,Husband-Wife,Brother-Sister,Father-Daughter or take any
two persons involved in a relationship, they just play their part. Their roles are
governed by and controlled by the external factor like AGE,time,money,family
conditions etc.See here i purposely highlighted the word age as in my version this
age is mere a factor affecting the roles where as the original one from the play
As you like it made this age as the central idea.
The main intent of writing this down is to explain that whenever you are going
through the ups and downs of life, whenever you feel you are battling with your
own thoughts,just remember its not about you, the cosmos is not conspiring against
you,else you are mere a player in this entire play called "Life" and you are just
playing your part.Your role may be perceived as a hero by some, as a villain by some,
as a supporting role by some,as a lead role by some, as a comic role by some and
for some you are just giving a guest appearance. You are the same person being sensed
differently by different people, but you don't have to justify yourself,or blame
anyone or feel bad,ask clarification.Just keep in mind they are doing this because......
"They are also merely playing their roles".
