Character in King John
Arthur ♂ male
120Lines Spoken
2.1First Scene
4.3Last Scene
4.5%Of Play Dialogue
Arthur speaks 120 lines in King John — the #9 role by line count, accounting for 4.5% of the play’s dialogue across 5 scenes.
Arthur enters the play in Act 2, Scene 1: “God shall forgive you Coeur-de-lion's death”
Every scene where Arthur speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 9 | 1.5% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Act 3, Scene 3 | 1 | 1.2% |
| Act 4, Scene 1 | 99 | 68.3% |
| Act 4, Scene 3 | 10 | 6.0% |
Dialogue partners
Across 5 scenes, Arthur most frequently shares the stage with: Bastard (4 shared scenes), Hubert (3 shared scenes), King John (3 shared scenes), Queen Elinor (3 shared scenes), Blanch (2 shared scenes).
Quick facts
Where does Arthur rank in King John’s cast?
#9 by line count, with 120 lines across Acts 2 to 4.
Who does Arthur speak with most often?
Bastard — 4 shared scenes.