Character in Richard III
Derby ♂ male
62Lines Spoken
1.3First Scene
5.5Last Scene
1.7%Of Play Dialogue
Derby is a minor speaking role in Richard III with 62 lines across 6 scenes between Acts 1 and 5.
“God make your majesty joyful as you have been!” — Derby, Act 1, Scene 3.
Every scene where Derby speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 8 | 2.2% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 5 | 3.5% |
| Act 3, Scene 4 | 8 | 7.2% |
| Act 4, Scene 5 | 11 | 57.9% |
| Act 5, Scene 3 | 21 | 5.6% |
| Act 5, Scene 5 | 9 | 22.0% |
Dialogue partners
Across 6 scenes, Derby most frequently shares the stage with: Buckingham (3 shared scenes), Gloucester (3 shared scenes), Hastings (3 shared scenes), Ratcliff (2 shared scenes), Dorset (2 shared scenes).