Why do tragic heroes often speak in soliloquies?
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Correct answer: To reveal inner conflict and reasoning
Soliloquies expose the tragic hero's inner thoughts, doubts, and dilemmas directly to the audience. They allow audiences to follow the hero's private reasoning behind crucial and consequential choices.
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