Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Soliloquies are dramatic monologues in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, revealing their innermost feelings and intentions to the audience. They provide insight into a character's motivations and emotions.
Related terms
Monologue: A speech given by one character that is addressed to other characters on stage.
Aside: A brief remark made by a character that is intended for the audience's ears only.