Character in Henry VI, part 2
Cardinal ♂ male
108Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
3.3Last Scene
3.5%Of Play Dialogue
Cardinal is the #9 role by line count in Henry VI, part 2 — 108 lines (3.5% of the play) across 6 scenes between Acts 1 and 3.
Cardinal enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “[Reads] 'Item, It is further agreed between them,”
Dialogue partners
Across 6 scenes, Cardinal most frequently shares the stage with: King Henry Vi (6 shared scenes), Queen Margaret (5 shared scenes), Suffolk (5 shared scenes), Salisbury (4 shared scenes), Gloucester (4 shared scenes).
Every scene where Cardinal speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 31 | 11.9% |
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 3 | 1.4% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 28 | 13.0% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 30 | 7.8% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 2 | 0.5% |
| Act 3, Scene 3 | 14 | 41.2% |
Quick facts
Where does Cardinal rank in Henry VI, part 2’s cast?
#9 by line count, with 108 lines across Acts 1 to 3.
Who does Cardinal speak with most often?
King Henry Vi — 6 shared scenes.