Character in Henry VIII
Second Gentleman ♂ male
115Lines Spoken
2.1First Scene
4.1Last Scene
3.6%Of Play Dialogue
Second Gentleman speaks 115 lines in Henry VIII — the #8 role by line count, accounting for 3.6% of the play’s dialogue across 2 scenes.
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), Lovell (1 shared scenes), Vaux (1 shared scenes), Both (1 shared scenes), Third Gentleman (1 shared scenes).
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.