Character in King Lear
Oswald ♂ male
76Lines Spoken
1.3First Scene
4.6Last Scene
2.2%Of Play Dialogue
Oswald is a minor speaking role in King Lear with 76 lines across 7 scenes between Acts 1 and 4.
“He's coming, madam; I hear him.” — Oswald, Act 1, Scene 3.
Every scene where Oswald speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Act 1, Scene 4 | 5 | 1.4% |
| Act 2, Scene 2 | 24 | 13.6% |
| Act 3, Scene 7 | 6 | 5.1% |
| Act 4, Scene 2 | 10 | 9.0% |
| Act 4, Scene 5 | 12 | 26.7% |
| Act 4, Scene 6 | 16 | 5.1% |
Dialogue partners
Across 7 scenes, Oswald most frequently shares the stage with: Goneril (4 shared scenes), Regan (3 shared scenes), Gloucester (3 shared scenes), Cornwall (2 shared scenes), King Lear (2 shared scenes).