How does a soliloquy influence audience sympathy?
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Correct answer: By revealing flaws and vulnerabilities
Soliloquies reveal a character's hidden fears and moral weaknesses. This candid exposure of vulnerability gives the audience deeper insight and typically increases their sympathy for the speaker.
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