Character in Richard III
Clarence ♂ male
163Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
1.4Last Scene
4.4%Of Play Dialogue
Clarence speaks 163 lines in Richard III — the #6 role by line count, accounting for 4.4% of the play’s dialogue across 2 scenes.
Clarence enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “Tendering my person's safety, hath appointed”
Every scene where Clarence speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 22 | 13.3% |
| Act 1, Scene 4 | 141 | 51.1% |
Dialogue partners
Across 2 scenes, Clarence most frequently shares the stage with: Brakenbury (2 shared scenes), Gloucester (1 shared scenes), Second Murderer (1 shared scenes), Both (1 shared scenes), First Murderer (1 shared scenes).
Quick facts
Where does Clarence rank in Richard III’s cast?
#6 by line count, with 163 lines across Acts 1 to 1.
Who does Clarence speak with most often?
Brakenbury — 2 shared scenes.