Whats the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?
Both a monologue and a soliloquy are lengthy discourses made by one person. The difference is that a soliloquy is when the character is speaking to himself, without awareness of the presence of others. In a drama it’s usually a device meant to reveal the character’s innermost thoughts. It’s talking while the character is alone or as if he is alone. The speaker of a monologue, while monopolizing the conversation, is speaking to others. The origin of the word “monologue” is Greek “monologos” – speaking alone. The origin of soliloquy is Latin “soliloquium” – talking to oneself.
