The Comedy of Errors · Character
Adam
A biblical figure mentioned in passing by Dromio of Syracuse.
minor
Also known as Adam
First appearance: act ii scene ii
Adam's tie to Dromio of Ephesus is one of the pressures that moves The Comedy of Errors—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Dromio of Ephesus (professional): Adam is a fellow servant or officer who interacts with Dromio of Ephesus in the chaotic street…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Syracuse travelers and associates
- Ephesus authority figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it represents the peak of confusion and danger, with Antipholus of S…
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- Dromio of Ephesus
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See Adam in act ii scene ii