Character in Richard III
Duchess Of York ♂ male
142Lines Spoken
2.2First Scene
4.4Last Scene
3.8%Of Play Dialogue
Duchess Of York speaks 142 lines in Richard III — the #9 role by line count, accounting for 3.8% of the play’s dialogue across 4 scenes.
Duchess Of York enters the play in Act 2, Scene 2: “My pretty cousins, you mistake me much;”
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% |
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, Duchess Of York most frequently shares the stage with: Queen Elizabeth (4 shared scenes), Messenger (2 shared scenes), Dorset (2 shared scenes), Hastings (1 shared scenes), Second Messenger (1 shared scenes).
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.