Character in Measure for Measure
Pompey ♂ male
156Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
4.3Last Scene
5.5%Of Play Dialogue
Pompey is the #7 role by line count in Measure for Measure — 156 lines (5.5% of the play) across 5 scenes between Acts 1 and 4.
Pompey enters the play in Act 1, Scene 2: “Yonder man is carried to prison.”
Dialogue partners
Across 5 scenes, Pompey most frequently shares the stage with: Provost (5 shared scenes), Lucio (3 shared scenes), Duke Vincentio (3 shared scenes), Mistress Overdone (2 shared scenes), Escalus (2 shared scenes).
Every scene where Pompey speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 17 | 9.2% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 72 | 26.6% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 14 | 5.1% |
| Act 4, Scene 2 | 23 | 10.7% |
| Act 4, Scene 3 | 30 | 16.9% |
Other plays featuring a character named Pompey
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| Pompey in Antony and Cleopatra | 140 |
Quick facts
Where does Pompey rank in Measure for Measure’s cast?
#7 by line count, with 156 lines across Acts 1 to 4.
Who does Pompey speak with most often?
Provost — 5 shared scenes.