Character in King John
Arthur ♂ male
120Lines Spoken
2.1First Scene
4.3Last Scene
4.5%Of Play Dialogue
Arthur is the #9 role by line count in King John — 120 lines (4.5% of the play) across 5 scenes between Acts 2 and 4.
Arthur enters the play in Act 2, Scene 1: “God shall forgive you Coeur-de-lion's death”
Dialogue partners
Across 5 scenes, Arthur most frequently shares the stage with: Bastard (4 shared scenes), King John (3 shared scenes), Queen Elinor (3 shared scenes), Hubert (3 shared scenes), Constance (2 shared scenes).
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% |
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.