Character in Henry IV, part 2
Pistol ♂ male
76Lines Spoken
2.4First Scene
5.5Last Scene
2.3%Of Play Dialogue
Pistol is a minor speaking role in Henry IV, part 2 with 76 lines across 3 scenes between Acts 2 and 5.
“I will discharge upon her, Sir John, with two bullets.” — Pistol, Act 2, Scene 4.
Every scene where Pistol speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 34 | 9.2% |
| Act 5, Scene 3 | 27 | 20.3% |
| Act 5, Scene 5 | 15 | 10.4% |
Dialogue partners
Across 3 scenes, Pistol most frequently shares the stage with: Falstaff (3 shared scenes), Shallow (2 shared scenes), Bardolph (2 shared scenes), Second Drawer (1 shared scene), King Henry Iv (1 shared scene).
Other plays featuring a character named Pistol
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| Pistol in Henry V | 159 |
| Pistol in The Merry Wives of Windsor | 57 |