Trivia Question: Who wrote the play, The Winter’s Tale that famously features the stage direction, “Exit, pursued by a bear”?
Answer: Shakespeare
For its sheer absurdity, the phrase “Exit, pursued by a bear” has taken on a life of its own. In The Winter’s Tale, said bear chases off the main antagonist. As such, “Exit, pursued by a bear” has come to refer to plots where the villain is taken care of without the hero having to actually hurt them in the slightest.
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