Character in Henry VIII
First Gentleman ♂ male
107Lines Spoken
2.1First Scene
4.1Last Scene
3.3%Of Play Dialogue
First Gentleman speaks 107 lines in Henry VIII — the #10 role by line count, accounting for 3.3% of the play’s dialogue across 2 scenes.
First Gentleman enters the play in Act 2, Scene 1: “That labour, sir. All's now done, but the ceremony”
Every scene where First Gentleman speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 67 | 34.4% |
| Act 4, Scene 1 | 40 | 23.7% |
Dialogue partners
Across 2 scenes, First Gentleman most frequently shares the stage with: Second Gentleman (2 shared scenes), Vaux (1 shared scenes), Both (1 shared scenes), Lovell (1 shared scenes), Third Gentleman (1 shared scenes).
Quick facts
Where does First Gentleman rank in Henry VIII’s cast?
#10 by line count, with 107 lines across Acts 2 to 4.
Who does First Gentleman speak with most often?
Second Gentleman — 2 shared scenes.