# Dromio of Ephesus — The Comedy of Errors character guide

> Dromio of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** 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

**First appearance:** 0003-act-i-scene-ii

## Who they are

The Ephesian merchant's much-beaten servant, whose name and office get stolen by a stranger while he stands outside his own master's door.

## Relationships

### [Antipholus of Ephesus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_comedy_of_errors_se/characters/antipholus_of_ephesus)

_professional_

Antipholus of Ephesus is the master of Dromio of Ephesus, who serves as his loyal but often beaten slave and messenger.

### [Adriana](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_comedy_of_errors_se/characters/adriana)

_professional_

Adriana commands Dromio of Ephesus as a servant, often sending him on errands and scolding him.

### [Sister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_comedy_of_errors_se/characters/sister)

_professional_

Sister and Dromio of Ephesus are fellow servants in the same household, interacting in domestic duties.

### [Luciana](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_comedy_of_errors_se/characters/luciana)

_professional_

Dromio of Ephesus serves Luciana as a messenger and servant, often caught in the confusion between the twins.

### [Angelo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_comedy_of_errors_se/characters/angelo)

_professional_

Angelo is a goldsmith who interacts with Dromio of Ephesus regarding a chain and payment, leading to misunderstandings.

### [Pinch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_comedy_of_errors_se/characters/pinch)

_professional_

Pinch interacts with Dromio of Ephesus during the attempted exorcism of his master.

### [Adam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_comedy_of_errors_se/characters/adam)

_professional_

Adam is a fellow servant or officer who interacts with Dromio of Ephesus in the chaotic street scenes.

### [Antipholus of Ephesus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_comedy_of_errors_se/characters/antipholus_of_ephesus)

_professional_

Antipholus of Ephesus is the master of Dromio of Ephesus, who serves as his loyal but often beaten slave and messenger.

## In the story

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_comedy_of_errors_se/chapters/act-i-scene-ii)

Mistakes Antipholus of Syracuse for his master, scolds him for being late to dinner, and is beaten before fleeing.

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

Returns beaten and reports that Antipholus of Ephesus denied knowing his wife and house, claiming madness.

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

Engages in a witty exchange with his twin brother through the door, insisting he was beaten at the mart.

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_comedy_of_errors_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-iv)

Brings a rope instead of money, is beaten by his master, and confirms the events of being locked out.

## Links

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