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The Comedy of Errors · Character

Pinch

A schoolmaster and conjurer called to exorcise Antipholus of Ephesus.

minor

Also known as Pinch Mistress, Good Doctor Pinch

First appearance: Scene IV

Pinch's tie to Antipholus of Ephesus is one of the pressures that moves The Comedy of Errors—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A conjurer called to exorcise Antipholus of Ephesus; attempts to bind him and Dromio.
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With Antipholus of Ephesus (professional): Pinch is a schoolmaster and conjurer called to exorcise Antipholus of Ephesus, whom Adriana believes is mad. With Dromio of Ephesus (professional): Pinch interacts with Dromio…

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Character Web

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AOAntipholus of …DODromio of Ephe…ADAdrianaLULucianaABAbbessPIPinch

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Ephesus authority figures
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • 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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