Monologue Quote by Robin Sloan
““They say Shakespeare invented the internal monologue." Oh, I am very familiar with the internal monologue.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Robin Sloan, 2012 on literature
He notes that while Shakespeare is credited with inventing the internal monologue, modern writers are well‑acquainted with the technique.
In simple terms: Shakespeare’s claim is contested; internal monologue is common now.
Key Takeaway
Explore how inner thoughts shape storytelling.
Themes
literature
creativity
writing technique
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
observation
reflection
When to use this quote
- creative writing workshops
- literary analysis
- script development
Key Concepts
novelists
screenwriters
poets
Questions to Reflect On
- How does internal monologue affect reader engagement?
- What modern works use this technique effectively?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on Shakespeare may ignore earlier examples.
![“I won't say he [Shakespeare] 'invented' us, because journalists perpetually misunderstand me on that. I'll put it more simply: he contains us. Our ways of thinking and feeling-about ourselves, those we love, those we hate, those we realize are hopelessly 'other' to us-are more shaped by…” quote by Harold Bloom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c30/harold-bloom-3350_feelings_i-won-t-say-he-shakespeare-invented-us-b_2229453.jpg)
