Character in King John
Cardinal Pandulph ♂ male
164Lines Spoken
3.1First Scene
5.2Last Scene
6.2%Of Play Dialogue
Cardinal Pandulph is the #5 role by line count in King John — 164 lines (6.2% of the play) across 4 scenes between Acts 3 and 5.
Cardinal Pandulph enters the play in Act 3, Scene 1: “Hail, you anointed deputies of heaven!”
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, Cardinal Pandulph most frequently shares the stage with: Lewis (3 shared scenes), Bastard (3 shared scenes), King Philip (2 shared scenes), King John (2 shared scenes), Salisbury (2 shared scenes).
Every scene where Cardinal Pandulph speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 71 | 20.0% |
| Act 3, Scene 4 | 67 | 36.2% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 11 | 13.6% |
| Act 5, Scene 2 | 15 | 8.2% |
Quick facts
Where does Cardinal Pandulph rank in King John’s cast?
#5 by line count, with 164 lines across Acts 3 to 5.
Who does Cardinal Pandulph speak with most often?
Lewis — 3 shared scenes.