Character in Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Gower ♂ male
270Lines Spoken
2.4First Scene
5.6Last Scene
11.2%Of Play Dialogue
Gower enters Pericles, Prince of Tyre late — first speaking in Act 2 — yet still ranks #2 in the cast with 270 lines (11.2% of the play).
Gower’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pericles | 609 | 25.2% |
| 2 | Gower (this role) | 270 | 11.2% |
| 3 | Marina | 186 | 7.7% |
| 4 | Simonides | 157 | 6.5% |
| 5 | Helicanus | 123 | 5.1% |
| 6 | Cleon | 110 | 4.6% |
| 7 | Cerimon | 109 | 4.5% |
| 8 | Lysimachus | 103 | 4.3% |
| 9 | Bawd | 99 | 4.1% |
| 10 | Dionyza | 90 | 3.7% |
How Gower’s dialogue distributes across the play
Gower’s dramatic peak falls in Act 4 with 105 lines.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 2, Scene 4): “Here have you seen a mighty king”
Longest speech (Act 4, Scene 3): “Thetis, being proud, swallow'd some part o' the earth:”
Exit line (Act 5, Scene 6): “Shall be discover'd; please you, sit and hark.”
Every scene where Gower speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 41 | 41.0% |
| Act 3, Scene 5 | 62 | 41.9% |
| Act 4, Scene 3 | 53 | 47.3% |
| Act 4, Scene 4 | 52 | 100.0% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 20 | 6.2% |
| Act 5, Scene 3 | 18 | 15.8% |
| Act 5, Scene 6 | 24 | 100.0% |
Who Gower shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Pericles | 3 |
| Helicanus | 3 |
| Marina | 2 |
| First Lord | 2 |
| First Gentleman | 1 |
| Second Sailor | 1 |
| First Sailor | 1 |
| Cerimon | 1 |
| Third Lord | 1 |
| Lychorida | 1 |
Other plays featuring a character named Gower
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| Gower in Henry V | 65 |
Questions about Gower
Is Gower the lead role in Pericles, Prince of Tyre?
Gower is ranked #2 by line count among 46 speaking characters in Pericles, Prince of Tyre — carrying 11.2% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Gower’s longest scene?
Act 3 Scene 5, where Gower speaks 62 lines.
Who does Gower speak to the most?
Gower shares the most scenes with Pericles — 3 scenes together across Pericles, Prince of Tyre.