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 largest role in Henry VI, part 3, speaking 279 lines (9.5% of the play) across 7 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5. Below: scene-by-scene line counts, who Queen Margaret shares the stage with most, and key speech examples.
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% |
How Queen Margaret’s dialogue distributes across the play
Queen Margaret’s dramatic peak falls in Act 1 with 95 lines — the act where the role carries the most weight on stage.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 1): “Nay, go not from me; I will follow thee.”
Representative speech (Act 3, Scene 3): “Look, therefore, Lewis, that by this league and marriage”
Who Queen Margaret shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Prince Edward | 6 |
| Northumberland | 3 |
| King Henry Vi | 3 |
| Clifford | 3 |
| Warwick | 3 |
| Oxford | 3 |
| Richard | 2 |
| Edward | 2 |
| Messenger | 2 |
| Somerset | 2 |
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 — a major role 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.