Act 2 of The Tempest runs 555 lines across 2 scenes, carrying about 24.4% of the play’s total dialogue with 10 named speakers. It’s longer than the play’s average act (456 lines).
Act opens (Scene 1, Gonzalo): “Beseech you, sir, be merry; you have cause,”
Act closes (Scene 2, Stephano): “O brave monster! Lead the way.”
The 2 scenes of Act 2
Who speaks in Act 2
The leading voice is Antonio with 23% of Act 2’s dialogue (125 lines).
| Character | Lines in act | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio ♂ | 125 | 22.5% |
| Sebastian ♂ | 96 | 17.3% |
| Gonzalo ♂ | 88 | 15.9% |
| Stephano ♂ | 77 | 13.9% |
| Caliban ♂ | 56 | 10.1% |
| Trinculo ♂ | 56 | 10.1% |
| Alonso ♂ | 25 | 4.5% |
How Act 2 of The Tempest compares to other romances
| Play | Act 2 lines | Scenes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter's Tale | 566 | 3 |
| The Tempest (this act) | 555 | 2 |
| Pericles, Prince of Tyre | 544 | 5 |
| Cymbeline | 524 | 4 |
About Act 2 of The Tempest
How many lines are in Act 2 of The Tempest?
555 lines spread across 2 scenes.
Who dominates Act 2?
Antonio delivers 23% of the act’s dialogue (125 lines).