🔄 Full Circle, Come/Go: The Wheel of Life’s Never-Ending Loop 🔄
The cycle is completed. This expression, probably originated by Shakespeare in King Lear (“The wheel is come full circle,” 5.3), has been used ever since to describe a situation in which events run their course and things end much as they began.
Related & Similar Terms:
- Back to square one: Returning to the starting point with no progress made.
- What goes around comes around: One’s actions, good or bad, will come back to affect them in the future.
- Deja vu: The feeling that one has lived through the present situation before.
- History repeats itself: Events tend to reoccur in similar fashions over time.
Proverbs & Quotes:
- Proverb: “Life is a circle. The end of one journey is the beginning of the next.”
- Witty Quote: “Life is like a wheel. Sooner or later, it always comes around to where it started… usually when you’ve lost a tire.” — Anonymous Wheel Enthusiast
Recommended Literature, Songs, and Movies:
Literature:
- ‘King Lear’ by William Shakespeare: Dive into the original source and get a taste of Shakespearean drama.
Songs:
- “Circle of Life” from The Lion King: A perfect song that encapsulates the idea of life coming full circle.
Movies:
- ‘Groundhog Day’: A delightful comedy where the protagonist lives the same day repeatedly, metaphorically experiencing life ‘coming full circle.’
Quizzes:
### What is the origin of "come full circle"?
- [ ] J. K. Rowling
- [ ] Mark Twain
- [x] William Shakespeare
- [ ] Jane Austen
> **Explanation:** The phrase "come full circle" originated in William Shakespeare’s play, King Lear.
### Which of these expressions is similar to "full circle"?
- [x] Back to square one
- [ ] Climb every mountain
- [ ] Jump the shark
- [ ] Cut the mustard
> **Explanation:** "Back to square one" is a phrase that means returning to the starting point, which is similar to the idea of coming full circle.
### True or False: "What goes around comes around" has a similar meaning to "full circle."
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True, both expressions suggest that actions eventually return to affect the original actor, closing the loop or cycle.
### Which Shakespearean play introduced the phrase "come full circle"?
- [ ] Hamlet
- [ ] Romeo and Juliet
- [x] King Lear
- [ ] Macbeth
> **Explanation:** The phrase comes from Act 5, Scene 3 of King Lear.
### Complete the phrase: "History _______ itself.”
- [ ] frights
- [ ] never
- [ ] dodges
- [x] repeats
> **Explanation:** “History repeats itself” is a commonly known phrase suggesting the cyclical nature of events over time.
Inspirational Thought:
As life brings us full circle, let’s remember, each cycle is not just an ending but a new beginning. Embrace it with grace and optimism!
Designed with humor, heart, and a bit of history, this entry by “W. T. Wittywords” on October 1, 2023, adds a touch of playfulness to the timeless wheel of life.
