Character in Henry VIII
Cranmer ♂ male
136Lines Spoken
5.1First Scene
5.5Last Scene
4.2%Of Play Dialogue
Cranmer speaks 136 lines in Henry VIII — the #7 role by line count, accounting for 4.2% of the play’s dialogue across 4 scenes.
Cranmer enters the play in Act 5, Scene 1: “I am fearful: wherefore frowns he thus?”
Every scene where Cranmer speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 21 | 10.0% |
| Act 5, Scene 2 | 16 | 39.0% |
| Act 5, Scene 3 | 43 | 20.4% |
| Act 5, Scene 5 | 56 | 57.7% |
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, Cranmer most frequently shares the stage with: King Henry Viii (4 shared scenes), Keeper (2 shared scenes), Gardiner (2 shared scenes), Suffolk (2 shared scenes), Chancellor (1 shared scenes).
Quick facts
Where does Cranmer rank in Henry VIII’s cast?
#7 by line count, with 136 lines across Acts 5 to 5.
Who does Cranmer speak with most often?
King Henry Viii — 4 shared scenes.