Character in Henry VI, part 2
Cardinal ♂ male
108Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
3.3Last Scene
3.5%Of Play Dialogue
Cardinal speaks 108 lines in Henry VI, part 2 — the #9 role by line count, accounting for 3.5% of the play’s dialogue across 6 scenes.
Cardinal enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “[Reads] 'Item, It is further agreed between them,”
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% |
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), Somerset (4 shared scenes), Warwick (4 shared scenes).
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.