Definition:
A soliloquy is a long speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing their innermost thoughts, feelings, and motivations. Unlike an aside, a soliloquy is not meant for other characters to hear—it’s spoken as if the character is thinking aloud. It allows the audience to understand the character’s private emotions and conflicts.
Example:
From William Shakespeare’s Hamlet (Act 3, Scene 1):
“To be, or not to be: that is the question—
Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles…”
In this famous soliloquy, Hamlet is alone, reflecting on life, death, and the nature of existence, allowing the audience direct access to his inner turmoil.
And there it is! Now go ahead and use soliloquy in your CXC prep/CSEC prep.
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