A monologue is a speech presented by a single character in a play, film, or other dramatic media, most often to express their thoughts aloud, though sometimes also to directly address another character or the audience. It is a long-form speech delivered by a single character that expresses their inner thoughts, feelings, and perspective. Monologues are similar to other literary devices such as soliloquies, apostrophes, and asides, but there are distinctions between each of these devices.
Some key points about monologues include:
- Monologues are traditionally a device used in theater, but nowadays, their use extends to film and television.
- Monologues can be used to develop a characters personality, reveal their inner thoughts and feelings, or advance the plot.
- There are three types of monologues: interior, exterior, and dramatic.
- A successful monologue is a strategic one, and it is important to use them only when necessary.
Monologues are often used in theater, but they are not limited to plays. Characters in books, movies, TV shows, and other mediums express themselves via monologues.
