Character in King John
Cardinal Pandulph ♂ male
164Lines Spoken
3.1First Scene
5.2Last Scene
6.2%Of Play Dialogue
Cardinal Pandulph speaks 164 lines in King John — the #5 role by line count, accounting for 6.2% of the play’s dialogue across 4 scenes.
Cardinal Pandulph enters the play in Act 3, Scene 1: “Hail, you anointed deputies of heaven!”
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% |
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, Cardinal Pandulph most frequently shares the stage with: Lewis (3 shared scenes), Bastard (3 shared scenes), King John (2 shared scenes), Salisbury (2 shared scenes), Constance (2 shared scenes).
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.