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The Comedy of Errors – William Shakespeare
seek refuge in a nearby convent.
Finally Adriana begs the Duke to intervene and remove her “husband” from the abbey into her custody. Her real husband, meanwhile, has broken loose and now come to the Duke and brings files charges against his wife. At the hour of Egeon’s execution, Egeon recognizes his son Antipholus of Ephesus, though Antipholus doesn’t recognize Egeon. Simultaneously, Emelia appears from the convent with Antipholus of Syracuse and Dromio of Syracuse, she reveals herself to be Egeon’s long-lost wife. Antipholus of Ephesus reconciles with Adriana; Egeon is pardoned by the Duke and reunited with his spouse; Antipholus of Syracuse resumes his romantic pursuit of Luciana, and all ends happily with the two Dromios embracing.
Shakespeare uses the devices of mistaken identity, shrewish women, and foolish servants to create a wonderful comedy. Many elements of fiction were represented: comedy, romance, physical comedy (almost slap stick), and even some drama as characters get into legal trouble and one is nearly executed. The confusion with the names was a little hard to follow in the beginning but quickly becomes the essential part of the comedy. The costumes and visuals were really good and in addition to the excellent acting, they helped to bring the characters to life. The props were done really well and the way the actors used them helped give the play more interesting appeal.