Character in The Merchant of Venice
Launcelot ♂ male
168Lines Spoken
2.2First Scene
5.1Last Scene
6.3%Of Play Dialogue
Launcelot is the #7 role by line count in The Merchant of Venice — 168 lines (6.3% of the play) across 6 scenes between Acts 2 and 5.
Launcelot enters the play in Act 2, Scene 2: “Certainly my conscience will serve me to run from”
Dialogue partners
Across 6 scenes, Launcelot most frequently shares the stage with: Jessica (4 shared scenes), Lorenzo (3 shared scenes), Gratiano (3 shared scenes), Bassanio (2 shared scenes), Portia (1 shared scene).
Every scene where Launcelot speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 2 | 108 | 53.7% |
| Act 2, Scene 3 | 5 | 23.8% |
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Act 2, Scene 5 | 14 | 24.6% |
| Act 3, Scene 5 | 29 | 33.7% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 7 | 2.1% |
Quick facts
Where does Launcelot rank in The Merchant of Venice’s cast?
#7 by line count, with 168 lines across Acts 2 to 5.
Who does Launcelot speak with most often?
Jessica — 4 shared scenes.