Act 3 of Henry VI, part 3 runs 581 lines across 3 scenes, carrying about 19.8% of the play’s total dialogue with 15 named speakers. It’s shorter than the play’s average act (586 lines).
Act opens (Scene 1, First Keeper): “Under this thick-grown brake we'll shroud ourselves;”
Act closes (Scene 3, Warwick): “But seek revenge on Edward's mockery.”
The 3 scenes of Act 3
Who speaks in Act 3
The leading voice is Gloucester with 18% of Act 3’s dialogue (102 lines).
| Character | Lines in act | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester ♂ | 102 | 17.6% |
| Warwick ♂ | 91 | 15.7% |
| Queen Margaret ♀ | 73 | 12.6% |
| King Henry Vi ♂ | 69 | 11.9% |
| King Lewis Xi ♂ | 67 | 11.5% |
| King Edward Iv ♂ | 57 | 9.8% |
| Lady Grey ♀ | 36 | 6.2% |
How Act 3 of Henry VI, part 3 compares to other historys
| Play | Act 3 lines | Scenes |
|---|---|---|
| Henry VI, part 2 | 838 | 3 |
| Richard III | 836 | 7 |
| Henry VIII | 737 | 2 |
| Henry V | 700 | 8 |
| Henry IV, part 1 | 654 | 2 |
| King John | 635 | 4 |
| Richard II | 590 | 4 |
| Henry VI, part 3 (this act) | 581 | 3 |
| Henry VI, part 1 | 492 | 4 |
| Henry IV, part 2 | 424 | 2 |
About Act 3 of Henry VI, part 3
How many lines are in Act 3 of Henry VI, part 3?
581 lines spread across 3 scenes.
Who dominates Act 3?
Gloucester delivers 18% of the act’s dialogue (102 lines).