Character in Measure for Measure
Escalus ♂ male
188Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.1Last Scene
6.6%Of Play Dialogue
Escalus speaks 188 lines in Measure for Measure — the #5 role by line count, accounting for 6.6% of the play’s dialogue across 5 scenes.
Escalus enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “To undergo such ample grace and honour,”
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% |
Dialogue partners
Across 5 scenes, Escalus most frequently shares the stage with: Angelo (4 shared scenes), Duke Vincentio (3 shared scenes), Provost (3 shared scenes), Elbow (2 shared scenes), Pompey (2 shared scenes).
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.