Act 4 of Twelfth Night runs 223 lines across 3 scenes, carrying about 9.0% of the play’s total dialogue with 7 named speakers. It’s shorter than the play’s average act (497 lines).
Act opens (Scene 1, Clown): “Will you make me believe that I am not sent for you?”
Act closes (Scene 3, Olivia): “That they may fairly note this act of mine!”
The 3 scenes of Act 4
Who speaks in Act 4
The leading voice is Clown with 39% of Act 4’s dialogue (88 lines).
| Character | Lines in act | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Clown ♂ | 88 | 39.5% |
| Sebastian ♂ | 40 | 17.9% |
| Malvolio ♂ | 38 | 17.0% |
| Olivia ♀ | 29 | 13.0% |
| Sir Toby Belch ♂ | 18 | 8.1% |
| Sir Andrew ♂ | 5 | 2.2% |
| Maria ♀ | 5 | 2.2% |
About Act 4 of Twelfth Night
How many lines are in Act 4 of Twelfth Night?
223 lines spread across 3 scenes.
Who dominates Act 4?
Clown delivers 39% of the act’s dialogue (88 lines).