"Modern" Soliloquy

In Shakespeare's plays, a lot of characters have their own soliloquy. It is a way for the characters to connect and "reach out" to the audience. It is their own thought bubble, not interfered with other opinions. I think the pop culture today is very similar to the soliloquy Hamlet conveys in the play. Social medias like Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr are all ways for people to express their opinions. One example is a twitter post from a renown celebrity, "I'm thankful for my health, the roof over my head, the food on my table, the people that love & care about me, & life itself is blessing."Or another twitter post like "What is it like, to get up in the morning and feel truly happy? To enjoy living in your own skin? I wish I knew." I think the social media fits the definition of a "modern" soliloquy because of the freedom people are given to express their thoughts. A soliloquy is important in Shakespearian plays because it is not swayed by the thoughts of other people. Social media now a days plays the exact same role, it serves as an area for people to convey their feelings openly. (in the case of Shakespearean plays, the audience). As a viewer, I think using social media as a way to express one's feeling is a good way to connect with people and to recover from problems. However, being too open can sometimes overwhelm the viewers. One thing that divides a Shakespearian soliloquy from social media is that social media is viral, and it is never kept in secrecy. Overall, I find it helpful that the social media serves as a "modern" soliloquy.