Character in Measure for Measure
Lucio ♂ male
302Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
5.1Last Scene
10.7%Of Play Dialogue
Lucio is the #4 largest role in Measure for Measure, speaking 302 lines (10.7% of the play) across 6 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5. Below: scene-by-scene line counts, who Lucio shares the stage with most, and key speech examples.
Lucio’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Vincentio | 851 | 30.0% |
| 2 | Isabella | 420 | 14.8% |
| 3 | Angelo | 321 | 11.3% |
| 4 | Lucio (this role) | 302 | 10.7% |
| 5 | Escalus | 188 | 6.6% |
| 6 | Provost | 163 | 5.8% |
| 7 | Pompey | 156 | 5.5% |
| 8 | Claudio | 113 | 4.0% |
| 9 | Elbow | 68 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Mariana | 68 | 2.4% |
How Lucio’s dialogue distributes across the play
Lucio’s dramatic peak falls in Act 1 with 116 lines — the act where the role carries the most weight on stage.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 2): “If the duke with the other dukes come not to”
Representative speech (Act 5, Scene 1): “O, did you so? And do you remember what you said of the duke?”
Who Lucio shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Provost | 5 |
| Isabella | 4 |
| Duke Vincentio | 3 |
| Pompey | 3 |
| Mistress Overdone | 2 |
| Escalus | 2 |
| Angelo | 2 |
| Claudio | 1 |
| Elbow | 1 |
| First Gentleman | 1 |
Questions about Lucio
Is Lucio the lead role in Measure for Measure?
Lucio is ranked #4 by line count among 26 speaking characters in Measure for Measure — a major role carrying 10.7% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Lucio’s longest scene?
Act 3 Scene 2, where Lucio speaks 92 lines.
Who does Lucio speak to the most?
Lucio shares the most scenes with Provost — 5 scenes together across Measure for Measure.