Character in Taming of the Shrew
Lucentio ♂ male
190Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.2Last Scene
7.2%Of Play Dialogue
Lucentio is the #5 role by line count in Taming of the Shrew — 190 lines (7.2% of the play) across 8 scenes between Acts 1 and 5.
Lucentio enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “Tranio, since for the great desire I had”
Dialogue partners
Across 8 scenes, Lucentio most frequently shares the stage with: Tranio (7 shared scenes), Biondello (7 shared scenes), Bianca (6 shared scenes), Hortensio (5 shared scenes), Baptista (5 shared scenes).
Every scene where Lucentio speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 93 | 36.0% |
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 7 | 2.5% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 28 | 30.1% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 6 | 2.3% |
| Act 4, Scene 2 | 5 | 4.0% |
| Act 4, Scene 4 | 11 | 10.4% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 15 | 11.4% |
| Act 5, Scene 2 | 25 | 12.4% |
Quick facts
Where does Lucentio rank in Taming of the Shrew’s cast?
#5 by line count, with 190 lines across Acts 1 to 5.
Who does Lucentio speak with most often?
Tranio — 7 shared scenes.