Character in Troilus and Cressida
Patroclus ♂ male
65Lines Spoken
2.1First Scene
5.1Last Scene
1.9%Of Play Dialogue
Patroclus is a minor speaking role in Troilus and Cressida with 65 lines across 5 scenes between Acts 2 and 5.
“No more words, Thersites; peace!” — Patroclus, Act 2, Scene 1.
Every scene where Patroclus speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 3 | 2.4% |
| Act 2, Scene 3 | 17 | 6.4% |
| Act 3, Scene 3 | 29 | 9.0% |
| Act 4, Scene 5 | 7 | 2.2% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 9 | 8.5% |
Dialogue partners
Across 5 scenes, Patroclus most frequently shares the stage with: Ajax (5 shared scenes), Achilles (5 shared scenes), Ulysses (4 shared scenes), Diomedes (4 shared scenes), Agamemnon (4 shared scenes).