Character in Twelfth Night
Sebastian ♂ male
125Lines Spoken
2.1First Scene
5.1Last Scene
5.0%Of Play Dialogue
Sebastian is the #9 role by line count in Twelfth Night — 125 lines (5.0% of the play) across 5 scenes between Acts 2 and 5.
Sebastian enters the play in Act 2, Scene 1: “By your patience, no. My stars shine darkly over”
Dialogue partners
Across 5 scenes, Sebastian most frequently shares the stage with: Olivia (3 shared scenes), Antonio (3 shared scenes), Sir Andrew (2 shared scenes), Clown (2 shared scenes), Sir Toby Belch (2 shared scenes).
Every scene where Sebastian speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 33 | 76.7% |
| Act 3, Scene 3 | 20 | 37.7% |
| Act 4, Scene 1 | 17 | 27.4% |
| Act 4, Scene 3 | 23 | 65.7% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 32 | 7.7% |
Other plays featuring a character named Sebastian
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| Sebastian in The Tempest | 120 |
Quick facts
Where does Sebastian rank in Twelfth Night’s cast?
#9 by line count, with 125 lines across Acts 2 to 5.
Who does Sebastian speak with most often?
Olivia — 3 shared scenes.