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What does it mean?
Comparing life to a theater where everyone plays a role.
In plain terms
Life is like a play where we all have parts.
What can you take from it?
Life has roles we perform for others.

Where it applies

  • philosophical discussions
  • self-reflection
  • arts

Putting it to work

  • analyze metaphors
  • discuss life purpose

Questions to consider

  • What role do you play?
  • Is life scripted or free?

Another view

People have more agency than actors in a play.

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