Character in Taming of the Shrew
Grumio ♂ male
171Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
4.3Last Scene
6.5%Of Play Dialogue
Grumio speaks 171 lines in Taming of the Shrew — the #7 role by line count, accounting for 6.5% of the play’s dialogue across 4 scenes.
Grumio enters the play in Act 1, Scene 2: “Knock, sir! whom should I knock? is there man has”
Every scene where Grumio speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 47 | 16.5% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Act 4, Scene 1 | 88 | 44.2% |
| Act 4, Scene 3 | 35 | 17.8% |
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, Grumio most frequently shares the stage with: Petruchio (4 shared scenes), Katharina (3 shared scenes), Gremio (2 shared scenes), Hortensio (2 shared scenes), Biondello (2 shared scenes).
Quick facts
Where does Grumio rank in Taming of the Shrew’s cast?
#7 by line count, with 171 lines across Acts 1 to 4.
Who does Grumio speak with most often?
Petruchio — 4 shared scenes.