Act 2 of Richard III runs 425 lines across 4 scenes, carrying about 11.5% of the play’s total dialogue with 18 named speakers. It’s shorter than the play’s average act (740 lines).
Act opens (Scene 1, King Edward Iv): “Why, so: now have I done a good day's work:”
Act closes (Scene 4, Archbishop Of York): “Come, I'll conduct you to the sanctuary.”
The 4 scenes of Act 2
| Scene | Lines | Speakers | Share of act |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scene 1 | 142 | 8 | 33.4% |
| Scene 2 | 155 | 10 | 36.5% |
| Scene 3 | 49 | 3 | 11.5% |
| Scene 4 | 79 | 5 | 18.6% |
Who speaks in Act 2
The leading voice is Duchess Of York with 16% of Act 2’s dialogue (70 lines).
| Character | Lines in act | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Duchess Of York ♂ | 70 | 16.5% |
| King Edward Iv ♂ | 65 | 15.3% |
| Gloucester ♂ | 60 | 14.1% |
| Queen Elizabeth ♀ | 43 | 10.1% |
| Buckingham ♂ | 37 | 8.7% |
| Third Citizen ♂ | 28 | 6.6% |
| Boy ♂ | 18 | 4.2% |
About Act 2 of Richard III
How many lines are in Act 2 of Richard III?
425 lines spread across 4 scenes.
Who dominates Act 2?
Duchess Of York delivers 16% of the act’s dialogue (70 lines).