Character in Two Gentlemen of Verona
Valentine ♂ male
383Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.4Last Scene
17.1%Of Play Dialogue
Valentine is the #2 largest role in Two Gentlemen of Verona, speaking 383 lines (17.1% of the play) across 6 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5. Below: scene-by-scene line counts, who Valentine shares the stage with most, and key speech examples.
Valentine’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proteus | 442 | 19.8% |
| 2 | Valentine (this role) | 383 | 17.1% |
| 3 | Julia | 322 | 14.4% |
| 4 | Launce | 203 | 9.1% |
| 5 | Duke | 200 | 9.0% |
| 6 | Speed | 194 | 8.7% |
| 7 | Silvia | 155 | 6.9% |
| 8 | Lucetta | 73 | 3.3% |
| 9 | Thurio | 56 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Panthino | 43 | 1.9% |
How Valentine’s dialogue distributes across the play
Valentine’s dramatic peak falls in Act 2 with 167 lines — the act where the role carries the most weight on stage.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 1): “Cease to persuade, my loving Proteus:”
Representative speech (Act 2, Scene 1): “I mean that her beauty is exquisite, but her favour infinite.”
Who Valentine shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Speed | 5 |
| Proteus | 4 |
| Silvia | 3 |
| Duke | 3 |
| Thurio | 2 |
| Launce | 1 |
| Third Outlaw | 1 |
| Julia | 1 |
| Outlaws | 1 |
| Second Outlaw | 1 |
Questions about Valentine
Is Valentine the lead role in Two Gentlemen of Verona?
Valentine is ranked #2 by line count among 17 speaking characters in Two Gentlemen of Verona — a major role carrying 17.1% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Valentine’s longest scene?
Act 2 Scene 4, where Valentine speaks 110 lines.
Who does Valentine speak to the most?
Valentine shares the most scenes with Speed — 5 scenes together across Two Gentlemen of Verona.