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What are the metaphors in Macbeth's Act 1 scene 2?

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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."

Act 4 Scene 3

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