Character in Measure for Measure
Escalus ♂ male
188Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.1Last Scene
6.6%Of Play Dialogue
Escalus is the #5 role by line count in Measure for Measure — 188 lines (6.6% of the play) across 5 scenes between Acts 1 and 5.
Escalus enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “To undergo such ample grace and honour,”
Dialogue partners
Across 5 scenes, Escalus most frequently shares the stage with: Angelo (4 shared scenes), Provost (3 shared scenes), Duke Vincentio (3 shared scenes), Lucio (2 shared scenes), Elbow (2 shared scenes).
Every scene where Escalus speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 11 | 12.4% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 97 | 35.8% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 31 | 11.4% |
| Act 4, Scene 4 | 7 | 20.6% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 42 | 7.3% |
Quick facts
Where does Escalus rank in Measure for Measure’s cast?
#5 by line count, with 188 lines across Acts 1 to 5.
Who does Escalus speak with most often?
Angelo — 4 shared scenes.