Character in All's Well That Ends Well
Bertram ♂ male
273Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.3Last Scene
9.3%Of Play Dialogue
Bertram is the #6 largest role in All's Well That Ends Well, speaking 273 lines (9.3% of the play) across 10 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5. Below: scene-by-scene line counts, who Bertram shares the stage with most, and key speech examples.
Bertram’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | 473 | 16.2% |
| 2 | King | 387 | 13.2% |
| 3 | Parolles | 365 | 12.5% |
| 4 | Countess | 281 | 9.6% |
| 5 | Lafeu | 274 | 9.4% |
| 6 | Bertram (this role) | 273 | 9.3% |
| 7 | Clown | 193 | 6.6% |
| 8 | Second Lord | 147 | 5.0% |
| 9 | Diana | 136 | 4.6% |
| 10 | First Lord | 114 | 3.9% |
How Bertram’s dialogue distributes across the play
Bertram’s dramatic peak falls in Act 2 with 86 lines — the act where the role carries the most weight on stage.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 1): “And I in going, madam, weep o'er my father's death”
Representative speech (Act 3, Scene 6): “May I be bold to acquaint his grace you are gone about it?”
Who Bertram shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Parolles | 7 |
| First Lord | 5 |
| Second Lord | 5 |
| Helena | 5 |
| Lafeu | 5 |
| King | 4 |
| Diana | 2 |
| Countess | 2 |
| Page | 1 |
| Fourth Lord | 1 |
Questions about Bertram
Is Bertram the lead role in All’s Well That Ends Well?
Bertram is ranked #6 by line count among 24 speaking characters in All's Well That Ends Well — a major role carrying 9.3% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Bertram’s longest scene?
Act 5 Scene 3, where Bertram speaks 63 lines.
Who does Bertram speak to the most?
Bertram shares the most scenes with Parolles — 7 scenes together across All's Well That Ends Well.