Aside | Literary Term | English Literature | Major English | Plus Two Level
Aside
is a remark made by one character in the presence of others, but assumed
not to be heard by them. An actor’s speech, directed to the audience that is
not supposed to be heard by other actors on stage. An aside is usually used to
let the audience know what a character is about to do or what he or she is
thinking. For example, in Othello,
Iago gives several asides, informing the audience of his plans and how he will
try to achieve his goals. Asides are important because they increase an
audience's involvement in a play by giving them vital information pertaining
what is happening, both inside of a character's mind and in the plot of the
play.
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