Soliloquy
Also called soliloquies
A soliloquy is a speech given by a character who is alone, voicing private thoughts so that the audience can hear them.
Hamlet's famous speech weighing life against death is the best-known English example.
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Her soliloquy in the second act was the heart of the whole production.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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