Character in Love's Labours Lost
Moth ♂ male
201Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
5.2Last Scene
7.0%Of Play Dialogue
Moth is the #7 largest role in Love's Labours Lost — 201 lines (7.0% of the play) across 4 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5.
Moth’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biron | 599 | 20.9% |
| 2 | Ferdinand | 315 | 11.0% |
| 3 | Princess | 287 | 10.0% |
| 4 | Adriano De Armado | 266 | 9.3% |
| 5 | Boyet | 233 | 8.1% |
| 6 | Costard | 203 | 7.1% |
| 7 | Moth (this role) | 201 | 7.0% |
| 8 | Holofernes | 184 | 6.4% |
| 9 | Rosaline | 172 | 6.0% |
| 10 | Dumain | 93 | 3.2% |
How Moth’s dialogue distributes across the play
Moth’s dramatic peak falls in Act 1 with 91 lines.
Every scene where Moth speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 91 | 42.9% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 75 | 33.6% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 22 | 14.2% |
| Act 5, Scene 2 | 13 | 1.3% |
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 2): “A great sign, sir, that he will look sad.”
Longest speech (Act 1, Scene 2): “Of all the four, or the three, or the two, or one of the four.”
Exit line (Act 5, Scene 2): “you? You will lose your reputation.”
Who Moth shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Adriano De Armado | 4 |
| Costard | 4 |
| Sir Nathaniel | 2 |
| Dull | 2 |
| Holofernes | 2 |
| Biron | 2 |
| Maria | 1 |
| Dumain | 1 |
| Princess | 1 |
| Here Stand I | 1 |
Questions about Moth
Is Moth the lead role in Love’s Labours Lost?
Moth is ranked #7 by line count among 21 speaking characters in Love's Labours Lost — carrying 7.0% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Moth’s longest scene?
Act 1 Scene 2, where Moth speaks 91 lines.
Who does Moth speak to the most?
Moth shares the most scenes with Adriano De Armado — 4 scenes together across Love's Labours Lost.