Macbeth's Soliloquy

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-Shakespeare uses this technique to develop the emotion of the moment centralized in the specific point of view and acknowledgement of Macbeth. In contrast with a dialogue, the soliloquy helps to communicate better what are the feelings and the reaction of the character about his partner´s death.

- Nobody is going to give an opinion, and either judge him for his strong expressions, because as thinking at loud the ideas of Macbeth are flowing free and alone.

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