One major way this concept is explored is through the
character Jaques. Jaques is a fool character, but he has many wise moments. Consider his
"All the world's a stage" speech... it contains many truths about life. Jaques is by no
means stupid. He is a fool because he dwells on negative aspects of life instead of
living and being an optimist to see what life can bring. He is also foolish because he
generalizes life as bad instead of focusing on particular aspects of life to
improve.
Touchstone, the other fool in the play, can also
be seen as a wise fool, but in a different way. Touchstone is not traditionally wise,
but he handles life well. He is like a foil for Jaques.
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