by William Shakespeare
Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
From Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Question
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How does the analogy in this excerpt from Shakespeare’s Macbeth help to develop meaning?
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It suggests that life is more valuable when a person has friends.
It suggests that life is more valuable when a person has friends.
It hints that some lives are better lived than others.
It hints that some lives are better lived than others.
It highlights the fact that life is fleeting.
It highlights the fact that life is fleeting.
It gives a clue as to how the characters wanted to live their lives.
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The best response to how the analogy in this excerpt from Shakespeare's Macbeth helps to develop meaning is:
It highlights the fact that life is fleeting.
This choice aligns with the imagery of life being compared to a "walking shadow" and a "poor player" who only has a brief moment on stage before disappearing, emphasizing the temporary and transient nature of existence.
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