Character in Richard III
Clarence ♂ male
163Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
1.4Last Scene
4.4%Of Play Dialogue
Clarence appears only in Act 1 of Richard III yet speaks 163 lines — the #6 role in the cast, carrying 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 scene), Second Murderer (1 shared scene), Both (1 shared scene), First Murderer (1 shared scene).
Other plays featuring a character named Clarence
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| Clarence in Henry VI, part 3 | 90 |
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.