👉 Elegises is a term used in classical literature, specifically in Shakespeare's plays. It refers to a man who has been selected for an important position or role and then chooses not to accept it out of fear that their career might be jeopardized. The word comes from the Latin "elegere," which means "to choose" or "to select." In this sense, elegises are often used in the context of a character's decision to stay with a particular person rather than accepting an
