Character in Henry VI, part 1
Joan La Pucelle ♀ female
255Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
5.4Last Scene
9.2%Of Play Dialogue
Joan La Pucelle is the #2 largest role in Henry VI, part 1, speaking 255 lines (9.2% of the play) across 10 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5. Below: scene-by-scene line counts, who Joan La Pucelle shares the stage with most, and key speech examples.
Joan La Pucelle’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talbot | 416 | 15.1% |
| 2 | Joan La Pucelle (this role) | 255 | 9.2% |
| 3 | Gloucester | 212 | 7.7% |
| 4 | King Henry Vi | 187 | 6.8% |
| 5 | Suffolk | 170 | 6.2% |
| 6 | Charles | 134 | 4.9% |
| 7 | Messenger | 98 | 3.5% |
| 8 | Of Winchester | 96 | 3.5% |
| 9 | Mortimer | 95 | 3.4% |
| 10 | York | 95 | 3.4% |
How Joan La Pucelle’s dialogue distributes across the play
Joan La Pucelle’s dramatic peak falls in Act 3 with 87 lines — the act where the role carries the most weight on stage.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 2): “Reignier, is't thou that thinkest to beguile me?”
Representative speech (Act 3, Scene 3): “Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help.”
Who Joan La Pucelle shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Charles | 8 |
| Alencon | 7 |
| Reignier | 6 |
| Burgundy | 5 |
| Bastard Of Orleans | 5 |
| Talbot | 4 |
| Bedford | 2 |
| York | 2 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Su Ffolk | 1 |
Questions about Joan La Pucelle
Is Joan La Pucelle the lead role in Henry VI, part 1?
Joan La Pucelle is ranked #2 by line count among 52 speaking characters in Henry VI, part 1 — a major role carrying 9.2% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Joan La Pucelle’s longest scene?
Act 3 Scene 3, where Joan La Pucelle speaks 57 lines.
Who does Joan La Pucelle speak to the most?
Joan La Pucelle shares the most scenes with Charles — 8 scenes together across Henry VI, part 1.