Character in Taming of the Shrew
Baptista ♂ male
175Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.2Last Scene
6.6%Of Play Dialogue
Baptista is the #6 role by line count in Taming of the Shrew — 175 lines (6.6% of the play) across 6 scenes between Acts 1 and 5.
Baptista enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “Gentlemen, importune me no farther,”
Dialogue partners
Across 6 scenes, Baptista most frequently shares the stage with: Tranio (6 shared scenes), Katharina (5 shared scenes), Biondello (5 shared scenes), Gremio (5 shared scenes), Bianca (5 shared scenes).
Every scene where Baptista speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 23 | 8.9% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 71 | 16.8% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 38 | 14.8% |
| Act 4, Scene 4 | 20 | 18.9% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 11 | 8.3% |
| Act 5, Scene 2 | 12 | 6.0% |
Quick facts
Where does Baptista rank in Taming of the Shrew’s cast?
#6 by line count, with 175 lines across Acts 1 to 5.
Who does Baptista speak with most often?
Tranio — 6 shared scenes.