Character in Henry IV, part 1
Hotspur ♂ male
562Lines Spoken
1.3First Scene
5.4Last Scene
18.5%Of Play Dialogue
Hotspur is the #2 largest role in Henry IV, part 1, speaking 562 lines (18.5% of the play) across 8 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5. Below: scene-by-scene line counts, who Hotspur shares the stage with most, and key speech examples.
Hotspur’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falstaff | 616 | 20.3% |
| 2 | Hotspur (this role) | 562 | 18.5% |
| 3 | Prince Henry | 551 | 18.1% |
| 4 | King Henry Iv | 341 | 11.2% |
| 5 | Earl Of Worcester | 188 | 6.2% |
| 6 | Poins | 79 | 2.6% |
| 7 | Glendower | 79 | 2.6% |
| 8 | Vernon | 66 | 2.2% |
| 9 | Mortimer | 60 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Lady Percy | 57 | 1.9% |
How Hotspur’s dialogue distributes across the play
Hotspur’s dramatic peak falls in Act 1 with 172 lines — the act where the role carries the most weight on stage.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 3): “My liege, I did deny no prisoners.”
Representative speech (Act 3, Scene 1): “And you in hell, as oft as he hears Owen Glendower spoke of.”
Who Hotspur shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Earl Of Douglas | 5 |
| Earl Of Worcester | 5 |
| Sir Walter Blunt | 3 |
| Vernon | 3 |
| Prince Henry | 2 |
| Lady Percy | 2 |
| Messenger | 2 |
| Falstaff | 2 |
| King Henry Iv | 2 |
| Glendower | 1 |
Questions about Hotspur
Is Hotspur the lead role in Henry IV, part 1?
Hotspur is ranked #2 by line count among 36 speaking characters in Henry IV, part 1 — a major role carrying 18.5% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Hotspur’s longest scene?
Act 1 Scene 3, where Hotspur speaks 172 lines.
Who does Hotspur speak to the most?
Hotspur shares the most scenes with Earl Of Douglas — 5 scenes together across Henry IV, part 1.