Character in Romeo and Juliet
Mercutio ♂ male
261Lines Spoken
1.4First Scene
3.1Last Scene
8.5%Of Play Dialogue
Mercutio is the #6 role by line count in Romeo and Juliet — 261 lines (8.5% of the play) across 4 scenes between Acts 1 and 3.
Mercutio enters the play in Act 1, Scene 4: “Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance.”
Every scene where Mercutio speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 4 | 73 | 60.8% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 34 | 75.6% |
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 88 | 42.3% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 66 | 32.5% |
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, Mercutio most frequently shares the stage with: Romeo (4 shared scenes), Benvolio (4 shared scenes), Prince (1 shared scene), Tybalt (1 shared scene), First Citizen (1 shared scene).
Quick facts
Where does Mercutio rank in Romeo and Juliet’s cast?
#6 by line count, with 261 lines across Acts 1 to 3.
Who does Mercutio speak with most often?
Romeo — 4 shared scenes.