Character in Richard III
Hastings ♂ male
144Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
3.4Last Scene
3.9%Of Play Dialogue
Hastings is the #8 role by line count in Richard III — 144 lines (3.9% of the play) across 7 scenes between Acts 1 and 3.
Hastings enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “Good time of day unto my gracious lord!”
Dialogue partners
Across 7 scenes, Hastings most frequently shares the stage with: Gloucester (6 shared scenes), Buckingham (6 shared scenes), Derby (3 shared scenes), Rivers (3 shared scenes), Catesby (3 shared scenes).
Every scene where Hastings speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 10 | 6.1% |
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 5 | 1.4% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 3 | 2.1% |
| Act 2, Scene 2 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 6 | 3.0% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 70 | 56.0% |
| Act 3, Scene 4 | 49 | 44.1% |
Other plays featuring a character named Hastings
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| Hastings in Henry IV, part 2 | 57 |
Quick facts
Where does Hastings rank in Richard III’s cast?
#8 by line count, with 144 lines across Acts 1 to 3.
Who does Hastings speak with most often?
Gloucester — 6 shared scenes.