# Lysimachus — Pericles character guide

> Lysimachus in Pericles by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Lysimachus Sir, the Lord Lysimachus, Lysimachus See, Lysimachus O, Enter Lysimachus

**First appearance:** 0022-act-iv-scene-v

## Snapshot

Lysimachus, governor of Mytilene, boards Pericles's silent ship out of curiosity and finds more than he bargained for.

## Who they are

Lysimachus governs the port where Pericles's grief-stricken vessel lies anchored, and he comes aboard with courteous authority to learn the cause of the king's muteness. He sends for Marina, hoping her music can break the silence, and his willingness to be moved by her marks him as a ruler who can be converted by grace. His presence links the play's maritime wandering to its final reconciliations.

## In the story

### [Scene VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pericles_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-vi)

Lysimachus, the governor of Mytilene, is moved by Marina's virtue, gives her gold, and leaves the brothel without forcing her.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pericles_se/chapters/act-v-scene-i)

Governor of Mytilene who arranges for Marina to meet Pericles and later seeks Pericles' blessing to marry her.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pericles_se/chapters/act-v-scene-iii)

Present at the temple; is the fair-betrothed of Marina and will marry her at Pentapolis.

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