"The Comedy of Errors" is a play by William Shakespeare that revolves around mistaken identities and the chaos that ensues from it. The story begins in Ephesus, where Egeon, a merchant from Syracuse, is arrested for violating the local law against Syracusian merchants. The Duke of Ephesus informs Egeon that he faces execution due to his inability to pay a ransom. Egeon shares his tragic backstory, which includes being separated from his wife and one of his twin sons, both named Antipholus. Unknown to him, his other son, also named Antipholus, along with his servant Dromio, has arrived in Ephesus. The confusion intensifies as both sets of twins navigate through the city, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and wrongful accusations. As the play unfolds through five acts, the characters confront their intertwined fates, ultimately leading to revelations and reunions that resolve the chaos. The themes of the play include the nature of identity, the bonds of family, and the humorous consequences of miscommunication.

by William Shakespeare in English Short Stories

Writen by William Shakespeare

Category Short Stories