Act 5 of As You Like It runs 434 lines across 4 scenes, carrying about 16.2% of the play’s total dialogue with 15 named speakers. It’s shorter than the play’s average act (535 lines).
Act opens (Scene 1, Touchstone): “We shall find a time, Audrey; patience, gentle Audrey.”
Act closes (Scene 4, Rosalind): “kind offer, when I make curtsy, bid me farewell.”
The 4 scenes of Act 5
| Scene | Lines | Speakers | Share of act |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scene 1 | 59 | 4 | 13.6% |
| Scene 2 | 119 | 5 | 27.4% |
| Scene 3 | 39 | 4 | 9.0% |
| Scene 4 | 217 | 9 | 50.0% |
Who speaks in Act 5
The leading voice is Rosalind with 25% of Act 5’s dialogue (108 lines).
| Character | Lines in act | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rosalind ♀ | 108 | 24.9% |
| Touchstone ♂ | 99 | 22.8% |
| Orlando ♂ | 36 | 8.3% |
| Hymen ♂ | 31 | 7.1% |
| Duke Senior ♂ | 30 | 6.9% |
| Jaques ♂ | 29 | 6.7% |
| Second Page ♂ | 22 | 5.1% |
About Act 5 of As You Like It
How many lines are in Act 5 of As You Like It?
434 lines spread across 4 scenes.
Who dominates Act 5?
Rosalind delivers 25% of the act’s dialogue (108 lines).