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| − | A soliloquy is a monologue by one character in a play, to | + | A '''soliloquy''' is a monologue spoken by one character in a [[play]], when he is entirely alone on stage. Its purpose is to inform the [[audience]] of his thoughts and inner conflicts. |
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| + | If there are other characters on the stage, they are unable to hear another character's soliloquy. Thus, it is comparable to, and may often be, an 'aside'. | ||
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| + | Perhaps the most famous soliloquy is from [[Shakespeare|Shakespeare's]] ''[[Hamlet]]'', 'To be or not to be'. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:05, January 10, 2013
A soliloquy is a monologue spoken by one character in a play, when he is entirely alone on stage. Its purpose is to inform the audience of his thoughts and inner conflicts.
If there are other characters on the stage, they are unable to hear another character's soliloquy. Thus, it is comparable to, and may often be, an 'aside'.
Perhaps the most famous soliloquy is from Shakespeare's Hamlet, 'To be or not to be'.