Act 3 of Winter's Tale runs 434 lines across 3 scenes, carrying about 12.9% of the play’s total dialogue with 13 named speakers. It’s shorter than the play’s average act (672 lines).
Act opens (Scene 1, Cleomenes): “The climate's delicate, the air most sweet,”
Act closes (Scene 3, Shepherd): “'Tis a lucky day, boy, and we'll do good deeds on't.”
The 3 scenes of Act 3
Who speaks in Act 3
The leading voice is Hermione with 21% of Act 3’s dialogue (89 lines).
| Character | Lines in act | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hermione ♀ | 89 | 20.5% |
| Leontes ♂ | 75 | 17.3% |
| Paulina ♀ | 61 | 14.1% |
| Antigonus ♂ | 52 | 12.0% |
| Shepherd ♂ | 43 | 9.9% |
| Clown ♂ | 34 | 7.8% |
| Officer ♂ | 26 | 6.0% |
About Act 3 of Winter's Tale
How many lines are in Act 3 of Winter’s Tale?
434 lines spread across 3 scenes.
Who dominates Act 3?
Hermione delivers 21% of the act’s dialogue (89 lines).