Character in Measure for Measure
Provost ♂ male
163Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
5.1Last Scene
5.8%Of Play Dialogue
Provost is the #6 role by line count in Measure for Measure — 163 lines (5.8% of the play) across 9 scenes between Acts 1 and 5.
Provost enters the play in Act 1, Scene 2: “I do it not in evil disposition,”
Dialogue partners
Across 9 scenes, Provost most frequently shares the stage with: Duke Vincentio (6 shared scenes), Lucio (5 shared scenes), Pompey (5 shared scenes), Isabella (4 shared scenes), Escalus (3 shared scenes).
Every scene where Provost speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 3 | 1.6% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Act 2, Scene 2 | 20 | 9.0% |
| Act 2, Scene 3 | 12 | 25.5% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 5 | 1.8% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 4 | 1.5% |
| Act 4, Scene 2 | 88 | 40.9% |
| Act 4, Scene 3 | 17 | 9.6% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 13 | 2.2% |
Quick facts
Where does Provost rank in Measure for Measure’s cast?
#6 by line count, with 163 lines across Acts 1 to 5.
Who does Provost speak with most often?
Duke Vincentio — 6 shared scenes.