Character in Hamlet
Marcellus ♂ male
67Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
1.5Last Scene
1.7%Of Play Dialogue
Marcellus is a minor speaking role in Hamlet: 67 lines across 4 scenes. Below, every scene where this character has dialogue.
“What, has this thing appear'd again to-night?” — Marcellus, Act 1, Scene 1.
Where Marcellus speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines |
|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 46 |
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 6 |
| Act 1, Scene 4 | 7 |
| Act 1, Scene 5 | 8 |
In the context of Hamlet
This role is one of 35 speaking characters in Hamlet. For the play’s full cast breakdown, line counts, and scene summaries, see the main Hamlet page.