Character in Troilus and Cressida
Nestor ♂ male
158Lines Spoken
1.3First Scene
5.9Last Scene
4.6%Of Play Dialogue
Nestor is the #9 role by line count in Troilus and Cressida — 158 lines (4.6% of the play) across 6 scenes between Acts 1 and 5.
Nestor enters the play in Act 1, Scene 3: “With due observance of thy godlike seat,”
Dialogue partners
Across 6 scenes, Nestor most frequently shares the stage with: Agamemnon (6 shared scenes), Ajax (5 shared scenes), Ulysses (5 shared scenes), Diomedes (5 shared scenes), Achilles (4 shared scenes).
Every scene where Nestor speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 93 | 23.3% |
| Act 2, Scene 3 | 19 | 7.2% |
| Act 3, Scene 3 | 2 | 0.6% |
| Act 4, Scene 5 | 28 | 8.7% |
| Act 5, Scene 5 | 14 | 28.0% |
| Act 5, Scene 9 | 2 | 20.0% |
Quick facts
Where does Nestor rank in Troilus and Cressida’s cast?
#9 by line count, with 158 lines across Acts 1 to 5.
Who does Nestor speak with most often?
Agamemnon — 6 shared scenes.