Character in Henry VI, part 3
King Henry Vi ♂ male
363Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.6Last Scene
12.4%Of Play Dialogue
King Henry Vi is the #2 largest role in Henry VI, part 3, speaking 363 lines (12.4% of the play) across 7 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5. Below: scene-by-scene line counts, who King Henry Vi shares the stage with most, and key speech examples.
King Henry Vi’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warwick | 435 | 14.8% |
| 2 | King Henry Vi (this role) | 363 | 12.4% |
| 3 | King Edward Iv | 298 | 10.2% |
| 4 | Queen Margaret | 279 | 9.5% |
| 5 | Gloucester | 244 | 8.3% |
| 6 | York | 171 | 5.8% |
| 7 | Richard | 155 | 5.3% |
| 8 | Clifford | 140 | 4.8% |
| 9 | Edward | 131 | 4.5% |
| 10 | Clarence | 90 | 3.1% |
How King Henry Vi’s dialogue distributes across the play
King Henry Vi’s dramatic peak falls in Act 2 with 101 lines — the act where the role carries the most weight on stage.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 1): “My lords, look where the sturdy rebel sits,”
Representative speech (Act 1, Scene 1): “And thine, Lord Clifford; and you both have vow'd revenge”
Who King Henry Vi shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Warwick | 4 |
| Exeter | 3 |
| Queen Margaret | 3 |
| Prince Edward | 3 |
| Richard | 2 |
| Oxford | 2 |
| Gloucester | 2 |
| Clarence | 2 |
| Edward | 2 |
| Montague | 2 |
Questions about King Henry Vi
Is King Henry Vi the lead role in Henry VI, part 3?
King Henry Vi is ranked #2 by line count among 46 speaking characters in Henry VI, part 3 — a major role carrying 12.4% of the play’s dialogue.
What is King Henry Vi’s longest scene?
Act 2 Scene 5, where King Henry Vi speaks 78 lines.
Who does King Henry Vi speak to the most?
King Henry Vi shares the most scenes with Warwick — 4 scenes together across Henry VI, part 3.