Character in Richard III
Duchess Of York ♂ male
142Lines Spoken
2.2First Scene
4.4Last Scene
3.8%Of Play Dialogue
Duchess Of York is the #9 role by line count in Richard III — 142 lines (3.8% of the play) across 4 scenes between Acts 2 and 4.
Duchess Of York enters the play in Act 2, Scene 2: “My pretty cousins, you mistake me much;”
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, Duchess Of York most frequently shares the stage with: Queen Elizabeth (4 shared scenes), Dorset (2 shared scenes), Messenger (2 shared scenes), Lord Stanley (1 shared scene), York (1 shared scene).
Every scene where Duchess Of York speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 2 | 44 | 28.4% |
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 26 | 32.9% |
| Act 4, Scene 1 | 17 | 16.0% |
| Act 4, Scene 4 | 55 | 9.8% |
Other plays featuring a character named Duchess Of York
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| Duchess Of York in Richard II | 94 |
Quick facts
Where does Duchess Of York rank in Richard III’s cast?
#9 by line count, with 142 lines across Acts 2 to 4.
Who does Duchess Of York speak with most often?
Queen Elizabeth — 4 shared scenes.