Character in Richard II
John Of Gaunt ♂ male
191Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
2.1Last Scene
6.8%Of Play Dialogue
John Of Gaunt is the #4 role by line count in Richard II — 191 lines (6.8% of the play) across 4 scenes between Acts 1 and 2.
John Of Gaunt enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “As near as I could sift him on that argument,”
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, John Of Gaunt most frequently shares the stage with: King Richard Ii (3 shared scenes), Thomas Mowbray (2 shared scenes), Henry Bolingbroke (2 shared scenes), Lord Marshal (1 shared scene), Lord Willoughby (1 shared scene).
Every scene where John Of Gaunt speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 8 | 3.9% |
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 16 | 21.6% |
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 62 | 20.0% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 105 | 34.9% |
Quick facts
Where does John Of Gaunt rank in Richard II’s cast?
#4 by line count, with 191 lines across Acts 1 to 2.
Who does John Of Gaunt speak with most often?
King Richard Ii — 3 shared scenes.