Character in Richard III
Hastings ♂ male
144Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
3.4Last Scene
3.9%Of Play Dialogue
Hastings speaks 144 lines in Richard III — the #8 role by line count, accounting for 3.9% of the play’s dialogue across 7 scenes.
Hastings enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “Good time of day unto my gracious lord!”
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% |
Dialogue partners
Across 7 scenes, Hastings most frequently shares the stage with: Buckingham (6 shared scenes), Gloucester (6 shared scenes), Rivers (3 shared scenes), Catesby (3 shared scenes), Queen Elizabeth (3 shared scenes).
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?
Buckingham — 6 shared scenes.