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Character in King Lear

Gentleman ♂ male

84Lines Spoken 1.5First Scene 5.3Last Scene 2.4%Of Play Dialogue

Gentleman is a minor speaking role in King Lear: 84 lines across 7 scenes. Below, every scene where this character has dialogue.

“The night before there was no purpose in them” — Gentleman, Act 2, Scene 4.

Where Gentleman speaks

In the context of King Lear

This role is one of 26 speaking characters in King Lear. For the play’s full cast breakdown, line counts, and scene summaries, see the main King Lear page.