All 3 Uses of
soliloquy
in
The Pioneers, by Cooper
- Without attending to the soliloquy of Natty, the youth bowed his head silently to the offer of the bank-note, and replied: "Excuse me: I have need of the venison."†
Chpt 1 *
- The youth returned to the door, while giving vent to this soliloquy, and completed the fastenings by placing a small chain through a staple, and securing it there by a padlock.†
Chpt 26
- "When that unfortunate hour arrives, Natty, friends shall not be wanting to perform the last offices for you," said Oliver, a little touched at the hunter's soliloquy.†
Chpt 41
Definition:
a long speech in which one is talking to oneself; or as a long uninterrupted part of a conversation
In theatre, a soliloquy allows a character to voice their thoughts when they think they are alone, and in that way reveal their thoughts to the audience or other characters who overhear.