Character in Henry VI, part 2
Duchess ♀ female
119Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
2.4Last Scene
3.8%Of Play Dialogue
Duchess is the #8 role by line count in Henry VI, part 2 — 119 lines (3.8% of the play) across 5 scenes between Acts 1 and 2.
Duchess enters the play in Act 1, Scene 2: “Why droops my lord, like over-ripen'd corn,”
Dialogue partners
Across 5 scenes, Duchess most frequently shares the stage with: Gloucester (4 shared scenes), York (3 shared scenes), Peter (2 shared scenes), Salisbury (2 shared scenes), Horner (2 shared scenes).
Every scene where Duchess speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 51 | 47.7% |
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 7 | 3.2% |
| Act 1, Scene 4 | 4 | 4.8% |
| Act 2, Scene 3 | 1 | 1.0% |
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 56 | 50.5% |
Other plays featuring a character named Duchess
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| Duchess in Richard II | 58 |
Quick facts
Where does Duchess rank in Henry VI, part 2’s cast?
#8 by line count, with 119 lines across Acts 1 to 2.
Who does Duchess speak with most often?
Gloucester — 4 shared scenes.