DramaIntermediate
Soliloquy
A speech in which a character speaks their thought aloud, often alone.
Principle
A soliloquy makes interior conflict public without making it ordinary conversation.
Takeaways
- It reveals mind under theatrical conditions.
- It can persuade, confess, rationalise, or fracture.
- A strong soliloquy changes the audience's relation to action.
Overview
Soliloquy is a dramatic convention in which a character speaks inward thought aloud for the audience. It turns private deliberation into staged action.
Examples
- A prince argues with himself before choosing delay.
- A villain explains the logic they would hide from every other character.