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How does Shakespeare make effective use of the soliloquy to increase the audience's understanding of character and plot?
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A soliloquy is a monologue where the character reveals their innermost information without addressing to a particular listener. It is the act of talking to yourself aloud and expressing the thought processes in ones mind. 'A soliloquy does not deal with minor matters, but concentrates on matters that are highly personal and revealing.' In a soliloquy, the character is usually alone on stage and temporarily away from other characters. In some cases, a spotlight is positioned directly onto the actor/actress in order to signify the importance of each and every word spoken by the character. It helps the audience to develop awareness of their personality and the events proceeding. Soliloquies were very common in Elizabethan drama, and intensely used by Williams Shakespeare. He made great use of soliloquies in his legendary plays and used them for a wide range of purposes. However, they serve two main functions and they...
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