Character in Taming of the Shrew
Grumio ♂ male
171Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
4.3Last Scene
6.5%Of Play Dialogue
Grumio is the #7 role by line count in Taming of the Shrew — 171 lines (6.5% of the play) across 4 scenes between Acts 1 and 4.
Grumio enters the play in Act 1, Scene 2: “Knock, sir! whom should I knock? is there man has”
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), Tranio (2 shared scenes).
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% |
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.