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: 76 lines across 7 scenes. Below, every scene where this character has dialogue.
“He's coming, madam; I hear him.” — Oswald, Act 1, Scene 3.
Where Oswald speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines |
|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 3 |
| Act 1, Scene 4 | 5 |
| Act 2, Scene 2 | 24 |
| Act 3, Scene 7 | 6 |
| Act 4, Scene 2 | 10 |
| Act 4, Scene 5 | 12 |
| Act 4, Scene 6 | 16 |
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.