The Comedy of Errors · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare.
Antipholus of Ephesus
major
Also known as Antipholus, Antipholus of Ephesus Good Signior Angelo, Antipholus of Ephesus Fie, Antipholus of Ephesus Peace, Antipholus of Ephesus Dissembling harlot, Antipholus of Ephesus Justice, Antipholus of Ephesus Good Lord, Antipholus of Ephesus Dromio
A wealthy Ephesian merchant, twin brother of Antipholus of Syracuse, caught in a day of mistaken identity.
Antipholus of Syracuse
major
Also known as Antipholus, Antipholus of Syracuse Satan, Satan, Antipholus of Syracuse Who heard me to deny it or forswear it
A traveler from Syracuse, searching for his lost twin brother, becomes entangled in comic errors.
Dromio of Ephesus
major
Also known as Dromio, Dromio of Ephesus Ay, Dromio of Ephesus Quoth, Dromio of Ephesus Master, Dromio of Ephesus Methinks, Dromio of Ephesus Sir, Dromio of Ephesus Nay, Dromio of Ephesus Certes, Dromio of Ephesus God
The twin servant of Antipholus of Ephesus, often beaten and bewildered by the confusion.
Dromio of Syracuse
major
Also known as Dromio, Dromio of Syracuse Basting, Dromio of Syracuse Certain ones, Dromio of Syracuse Within, Dromio of Syracuse Master, Dromio of Syracuse Time, Dromio of Syracuse Ay, Dromio of Syracuse Sconce
The twin servant of Antipholus of Syracuse, quick-witted and often the victim of beatings.
Adriana
major
Also known as Adriana Horn, Adriana Unfeeling, Adriana Ay, Adriana Peace, Adriana Justice
The jealous wife of Antipholus of Ephesus, who mistakes his twin for her husband.
Luciana
supporting
Also known as Luciana God, Luciana Dromio, Luciana Fie, Luciana O
Adriana's unmarried sister, courted by Antipholus of Syracuse amid the confusion.
Aegeon
supporting
Also known as Aegeon Duke, Duke Hapless Aegeon, Aegeon Dromio, old Aegeon, Aegeon Hopeless
A merchant of Syracuse, father of the twin Antipholuses, condemned to death at the start.
Angelo
supporting
Also known as Angelo Master Antipholus, Angelo Nay, Officer One Angelo
A goldsmith who delivers a chain to Antipholus of Ephesus, sparking a debt dispute.
Abbess
supporting
Also known as Abbess Ay, Abbess Haply, Abbess Whoever, Aemilia
The head of the priory, revealed to be Aemilia, the long-lost mother of the twins.
Duke Solinus
supporting
Also known as Duke, Duke Menaphon
The Duke of Ephesus who enforces the law against Syracusans but shows mercy.
Balthazar
minor
Also known as Signior Balthazar, Balthazar Small cheer
A merchant and friend of Antipholus of Ephesus, present at the locked-out dinner.
Luce
minor
Also known as Luce Within
A servant in Adriana's house, known for her sharp tongue and refusal to open the door.
Pinch
minor
Also known as Pinch Mistress, Good Doctor Pinch
A schoolmaster and conjurer called to exorcise Antipholus of Ephesus.
Officer
minor
Also known as Officer
An Ephesian officer who arrests Antipholus of Ephesus for debt.
Dowsabel
minor
Also known as Dowsabel
A country wench mentioned by Dromio of Syracuse as a potential match.
Mistress Satan
minor
Also known as Mistress Satan
A nickname Dromio of Syracuse gives to Luce, comparing her to a devil.
Circe
minor
Also known as Circe
Mythological enchantress referenced in a simile by Antipholus of Syracuse.
Adam
minor
Also known as Adam
A biblical figure mentioned in passing by Dromio of Syracuse.
Sister
minor
Also known as Sister
A generic term used by Luciana to address Adriana, not a distinct character.
Porpentine
minor
Also known as the Porpentine
An inn or tavern in Ephesus where characters meet.
