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The Comedy of Errors · Character

Officer

An Ephesian officer who arrests Antipholus of Ephesus for debt.

minor

Also known as Officer

First appearance: Scene I

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In Scene I: Present as part of the Duke's retinue and the gaoler. Later, in Scene I: Arrests Antipholus of Ephesus at the merchant's…

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AOAntipholus of …AEAegeonDODromio of Ephe…ANAngeloDSDuke SolinusOFOfficer

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Ephesus authority figures
  • Protagonist

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This scene is the dramatic climax because it represents the peak of confusion and danger, with Antipholus of S…

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