Act 5 of The Tempest belongs to Prospero, who delivers 56% of the act’s dialogue (215 of 383 lines) across 1 scenes.
Opens (Scene 1) — Prospero: “Now does my project gather to a head:”
Closes (Scene 1) — Prospero: “Let your indulgence set me free.”
The 1 scenes of Act 5
| Scene | Lines | Speakers | Share of act |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scene 1 | 383 | 12 | 100.0% |
Who speaks in Act 5
Leading voice: Prospero with 56% of Act 5’s dialogue (215 lines).
| Character | Lines in act | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Prospero ♂ | 215 | 56.1% |
| Alonso ♂ | 56 | 14.6% |
| Gonzalo ♂ | 25 | 6.5% |
| Ariel ♀ | 22 | 5.7% |
| Boatswain ♂ | 17 | 4.4% |
| Ferdinand ♂ | 13 | 3.4% |
| Caliban ♂ | 8 | 2.1% |
Who carries the voice in Act 5
Act 5 reflects the play’s overall balance — 8% female dialogue (play average: 16%).
Act 5
Male 354 · Female 29
About Act 5 of The Tempest
How many lines are in Act 5 of The Tempest?
383 lines spread across 1 scenes.
Who dominates Act 5?
Prospero delivers 56% of the act’s dialogue (215 lines).