Soliloquy

Soliloquy (Latin loqui speak ' and solus, alone ') is a special case of the monologue in dramatic texts and performances. During the monologue is characterized by the structural criterion of length, is located during a soliloquy the speaker is alone on the stage.

The Soliloquy serves several dramatic features. It provides insight into the consciousness of the figure, more binding character due to lack of adjustments and can make the isolation and exclusion of characters believable.

As Theatre Convention, they can compensate for the lack of a mediating communication system ( epic ) and bring in complex plot structures by clarifying comments.

Formally and structurally they can bridge unconnected scenes, generated by forward references and theming of the past tension and encourage the formation of hypotheses.

Through reflective distance and subsequent acceleration of action, it serves the economic control of the scenario, making it aesthetically determining.

At the end of the drama portrays them as Theatre Convention in the form of the epilogue the intended reception perspective of the author secure.

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