Ross is the #5 role by line count in Macbeth — 135 lines (5.7% of the play) across 7 scenes between Acts 1 and 5.
Ross enters the play in Act 1, Scene 2: “Where the Norweyan banners flout the sky”
Dialogue partners
Across 7 scenes, Ross most frequently shares the stage with: Malcolm (3 shared scenes), Macduff (3 shared scenes), Macbeth (3 shared scenes), First Murderer (2 shared scenes), All (2 shared scenes).
Every scene where Ross speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 18 | 23.7% |
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 16 | 9.5% |
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 26 | 51.0% |
| Act 3, Scene 4 | 5 | 3.0% |
| Act 4, Scene 2 | 20 | 21.3% |
| Act 4, Scene 3 | 41 | 14.6% |
| Act 5, Scene 8 | 9 | 10.5% |
Quick facts
Where does Ross rank in Macbeth’s cast?
#5 by line count, with 135 lines across Acts 1 to 5.
Who does Ross speak with most often?
Malcolm — 3 shared scenes.