On the Tradition of dramatic monologue in English and American literature

Abstract

In British and American literary works, dramatic monologue, as a unique form of literary and artistic expression, is mainly used to distinguish the poet from the first person, and will deeply depict and shape the inner world of the characters. In the continuous development of social economy, dramatic monologue not only has a profound impact on British and American literature, but also expands the development space of literary works in the continuous study. Therefore, after understanding the definition and characteristics of dramatic soliloquy, this paper briefly understands three common forms of dramatic soliloquy in British and American literature, so as to provide effective basis for modern literary creation.