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LEARNING CONTENT
I. What is a Monologue?
II. Examples of a Monologue
III. Types of Monologues
IV. Importance of Monologues
 I. What is a Monologue?

Monologue is a speech delivered by a single character in a

narrative. It is the verbalization of a character's ideas in
literature, and the vocalisation of those thoughts in a play as
well as drama. Traditionally, it is a theatrical device, a speech to
be delivered on stage but in modern times, it is utilized as well in
movies and television.
 II. Examples of a Monologue

EXAMPLE #1
envision a ringleader at a circus…
building anticipation and excitement in
his viewers while he foreshadows some
of the thrills the performance will
contain.
 Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls!
Tonight, your faces will glow with wonder
As you witness some of the greatest acts ever seen in the ring!
Beauties and beasts, giants and men, dancers and daredevils
Will perform before your very eyes
Some of the most bold and wondrous stunts
You’ve yet beheld!
Watch, now,
As they face fire and water,
Depths and heights,
Danger and fear…
 II. Examples of a Monologue

EXAMPLE #2
Imagine a TV series about a group of young
friends, and on this episode, one friend has
been being a bully. The group is telling jokes
about some of the things the bully has done to
other kids at school, when one girl interrupts
everyone...
You know, I don’t think what you are doing is funny.
In fact, I think it is sad. You think you’re cool
because you grew faster than some people, and
now you can beat them up? What is cool about
hurting people? We are all here pretending that
you’re a leader, when really, I know that you’re
nothing but a mean bully! All this time I’ve been
scared to say that, but just now, I realized that I’m
not afraid of bullies—so, I won’t be afraid of you!
III. Types of Monologues
 A. Soliloquy
It is a speech a character delivers to himself, as if no one else is
there, in which he speaks out loud his innermost feelings. A soliloquy
essentially shows a figure having a long, spoken aloud conversation
with himself. The discourse is audible to the audience and
occasionally to other characters, of course, but the speaker is
unaware of others who are listening.
 B. Dramatic Monologue

It is a speech spoken to the audience or to another

character. It is essentially significant in terms of
both the duration and purpose, whether it is
professional or casual, humorous or serious.
 C. Internal Monologue
Internal monologues are typically delivered by the
character in his own voice, creating the impression
that you are hearing his inner thoughts without
really seeing him speak.
 IV. Importance of Monologues

Through speaking or the vocalisation of what they think, a monologue

allows the audience and other characters to understand what a certain
character is feeling. A speech serves the obvious function of helping the
audience understand the character's real thoughts, which helps (or can
later serve) explain the character's past (or future) actions and
behaviour. This makes speeches especially helpful for characterization.
Thank you for listening!