Character in The Tempest
Antonio ♂ male
148Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.1Last Scene
6.5%Of Play Dialogue
Antonio is the #6 role by line count in The Tempest — 148 lines (6.5% of the play) across 4 scenes between Acts 1 and 5.
Antonio enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “Where is the master, boatswain?”
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, Antonio most frequently shares the stage with: Alonso (4 shared scenes), Sebastian (4 shared scenes), Gonzalo (4 shared scenes), Ariel (3 shared scenes), Francisco (2 shared scenes).
Every scene where Antonio speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 7 | 10.8% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 125 | 34.2% |
| Act 3, Scene 3 | 14 | 10.9% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 2 | 0.5% |
Other plays featuring a character named Antonio
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| Antonio in The Merchant of Venice | 189 |
| Antonio in Twelfth Night | 105 |
| Antonio in Much Ado About Nothing | 55 |
Quick facts
Where does Antonio rank in The Tempest’s cast?
#6 by line count, with 148 lines across Acts 1 to 5.
Who does Antonio speak with most often?
Alonso — 4 shared scenes.