Character in Measure for Measure
Pompey ♂ male
156Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
4.3Last Scene
5.5%Of Play Dialogue
Pompey speaks 156 lines in Measure for Measure — the #7 role by line count, accounting for 5.5% of the play’s dialogue across 5 scenes.
Pompey enters the play in Act 1, Scene 2: “Yonder man is carried to prison.”
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% |
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), Claudio (2 shared scenes), Elbow (2 shared scenes).
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.