The poem, "Seven Ages of Man" recited here is a part of the monologue of Jacques in Shakespeare’s As You Like It (2. 7. 139-167). Here, The poet comprehends that the stage is set by the Ultimate Creator- God and we are mere puppets out to act our roles out as directed by him. Their exits and entrances are ‘stage-managed’ or predetermined which is beautifully brought up in the poem by explaining the seven stages of man's life.