Character in Coriolanus
First Citizen ♂ male
79Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
4.6Last Scene
2.1%Of Play Dialogue
First Citizen is a minor speaking role in Coriolanus with 79 lines across 4 scenes between Acts 1 and 4.
“Before we proceed any further, hear me speak.” — First Citizen, Act 1, Scene 1.
Every scene where First Citizen speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 61 | 20.5% |
| Act 2, Scene 3 | 8 | 2.8% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 3 | 0.7% |
| Act 4, Scene 6 | 7 | 3.5% |
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, First Citizen most frequently shares the stage with: Brutus (4 shared scenes), Sicinius (4 shared scenes), Menenius (4 shared scenes), Cominius (3 shared scenes), Second Citizen (3 shared scenes).
Other plays featuring a character named First Citizen
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| First Citizen in King John | 64 |