Why would a playwright include soliloquies in a dramatic text?

Question

A. To show how the main character interacts with others
B. To develop the characters by revealing their emotions and private thoughts
C. To convey the tone one character uses with another character
D. To increase the tension by having two characters argue with each other

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. To develop the characters by revealing their emotions and private thoughts.

Soliloquies are used by playwrights to give the audience insight into a character's inner feelings, motivations, and conflicts, providing depth to their character and advancing the narrative.