soliloquy

• Substantiv, das eine dramatische oder literarische Technik bezeichnet, bei der eine Figur ihre Gedanken laut ausspricht, oft ausschweifend, unabhängig davon, ob Zuhörer anwesend sind, wodurch die Illusion unausgesprochener Überlegungen entsteht.

A noun referring to a dramatic or literary device in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often at length, regardless of any hearers, giving the illusion of unspoken reflections.

1. Dramatic speechC1formalart

   A long speech in a play or film in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often while alone on stage, revealing inner feelings or reflections.

   Monolog

   • Hamlet's 'To be or not to be' is one of the most famous soliloquies in literature.
   • The actor delivered a powerful soliloquy that captivated the audience.
   • In the soliloquy, the character reveals his deepest fears and desires.

   Synonymemonologue

2. Private reflectionC1formal

   The act of speaking one's thoughts aloud to oneself, regardless of an audience.

   Selbstgespräch

   • He often engages in a soliloquy while walking alone in the park.
   • Her soliloquy in the mirror helped her clarify her feelings.
   • The writer used a soliloquy to express the character's internal conflict.