Character in King John
Salisbury ♂ male
158Lines Spoken
3.1First Scene
5.7Last Scene
6.0%Of Play Dialogue
Salisbury is the #6 role by line count in King John — 158 lines (6.0% of the play) across 6 scenes between Acts 3 and 5.
Salisbury enters the play in Act 3, Scene 1: “As true as I believe you think them false”
Dialogue partners
Across 6 scenes, Salisbury most frequently shares the stage with: Bastard (5 shared scenes), Pembroke (4 shared scenes), King John (3 shared scenes), Lewis (2 shared scenes), Cardinal Pandulph (2 shared scenes).
Every scene where Salisbury speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 6 | 1.7% |
| Act 4, Scene 2 | 28 | 10.1% |
| Act 4, Scene 3 | 53 | 31.7% |
| Act 5, Scene 2 | 32 | 17.5% |
| Act 5, Scene 4 | 19 | 30.6% |
| Act 5, Scene 7 | 20 | 16.3% |
Other plays featuring a character named Salisbury
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| Salisbury in Henry VI, part 2 | 95 |
Quick facts
Where does Salisbury rank in King John’s cast?
#6 by line count, with 158 lines across Acts 3 to 5.
Who does Salisbury speak with most often?
Bastard — 5 shared scenes.