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The playwright William Shakespeare made extensive use of the soliloquy in his plays. Briefly explain the characteristics and purpose of a soliloquy.



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Soliloquies in Shakespearean plays involve characters expressing their inner thoughts and emotions alone on stage.


Explanation:

Soliloquies in Shakespearean plays are extended dramatic passages where a character gives a speech alone on stage to express their inner thoughts and feelings. Unlike dramatic monologues where characters speak to others on stage, soliloquies are meant for the audience to understand the character's emotions. An example is Hamlet's famous 'to be or not to be' soliloquy, where he contemplates life and death.


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