Character in Henry VIII
Second Gentleman ♂ male
115Lines Spoken
2.1First Scene
4.1Last Scene
3.6%Of Play Dialogue
Second Gentleman is the #8 role by line count in Henry VIII — 115 lines (3.6% of the play) across 2 scenes between Acts 2 and 4.
Second Gentleman enters the play in Act 2, Scene 1: “Even to the hall, to hear what shall become”
Every scene where Second Gentleman speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 44 | 22.6% |
| Act 4, Scene 1 | 71 | 42.0% |
Dialogue partners
Across 2 scenes, Second Gentleman most frequently shares the stage with: First Gentleman (2 shared scenes), Buckingham (1 shared scene), Lovell (1 shared scene), Vaux (1 shared scene), Both (1 shared scene).
Quick facts
Where does Second Gentleman rank in Henry VIII’s cast?
#8 by line count, with 115 lines across Acts 2 to 4.
Who does Second Gentleman speak with most often?
First Gentleman — 2 shared scenes.