Character in Henry V
Canterbury ♂ male
223Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
1.2Last Scene
6.9%Of Play Dialogue
Canterbury appears only in Act 1 of Henry V yet speaks 223 lines — the #3 role in the cast, carrying 6.9% of the play’s dialogue across 2 scenes.
Canterbury enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “My lord, I'll tell you; that self bill is urged,”
Every scene where Canterbury speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 82 | 80.4% |
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 141 | 44.8% |
Dialogue partners
Across 2 scenes, Canterbury most frequently shares the stage with: Ely (2 shared scenes), Exeter (1 shared scene), King Henry V (1 shared scene), First Ambassador (1 shared scene), Westmoreland (1 shared scene).
Quick facts
Where does Canterbury rank in Henry V’s cast?
#3 by line count, with 223 lines across Acts 1 to 1.
Who does Canterbury speak with most often?
Ely — 2 shared scenes.