Character in Henry VI, part 3
Queen Margaret ♀ female
279Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.5Last Scene
9.5%Of Play Dialogue
Queen Margaret is the #4 role in Henry VI, part 3 by line count (279 lines, 9.5% of the play), sharing the stage most often with Prince Edward — 6 scenes together across Acts 1 to 5.
Queen Margaret’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warwick | 435 | 14.8% |
| 2 | King Henry Vi | 363 | 12.4% |
| 3 | King Edward Iv | 298 | 10.2% |
| 4 | Queen Margaret (this role) | 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% |
Who Queen Margaret shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Prince Edward | 6 |
| Warwick | 3 |
| Oxford | 3 |
| Northumberland | 3 |
| King Henry Vi | 3 |
| Clifford | 3 |
| King Edward Iv | 2 |
| York | 2 |
| Edward | 2 |
| Richard | 2 |
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 1): “Nay, go not from me; I will follow thee.”
Longest speech (Act 3, Scene 3): “Look, therefore, Lewis, that by this league and marriage”
Exit line (Act 5, Scene 5): “So come to you and yours, as to this Prince!”
Every scene where Queen Margaret speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 42 | 15.2% |
| Act 1, Scene 4 | 53 | 29.3% |
| Act 2, Scene 2 | 22 | 12.4% |
| Act 2, Scene 5 | 6 | 4.3% |
| Act 3, Scene 3 | 73 | 27.1% |
| Act 5, Scene 4 | 50 | 61.0% |
| Act 5, Scene 5 | 33 | 36.7% |
How Queen Margaret’s dialogue distributes across the play
Queen Margaret’s dramatic peak falls in Act 1 with 95 lines.
Other plays featuring a character named Queen Margaret
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| Queen Margaret in Henry VI, part 2 | 317 |
| Queen Margaret in Richard III | 218 |
Questions about Queen Margaret
Is Queen Margaret the lead role in Henry VI, part 3?
Queen Margaret is ranked #4 by line count among 46 speaking characters in Henry VI, part 3 — carrying 9.5% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Queen Margaret’s longest scene?
Act 3 Scene 3, where Queen Margaret speaks 73 lines.
Who does Queen Margaret speak to the most?
Queen Margaret shares the most scenes with Prince Edward — 6 scenes together across Henry VI, part 3.