How are Antipholus of Ephesus and Antipholus of Syracuse separated?
After both being separated from their twins in a shipwreck, Antipholus and his slave Dromio go to Ephesus to find them. The other set of twins lives in Ephesus, and the new arrivals cause a series of incidents of mistaken identity.
Who is the courtesan and what is her relationship to Antipholus of Ephesus?
Courtesan is a ‘professional entertainer’ visited off-stage by Antipholus of Ephesus after he is mistakenly rejected by his wife, Adriana. The Courtesan appears later, in 4.3, to claim a necklace Antipholus promised her in exchange for her ring.
What is Antipholus of Ephesus job?
Antipholus of Ephesus is the long-lost twin brother of Antipholus of Syracuse, and husband of Adriana. Antipholus of Ephesus is a respected merchant.
Who was called Antipholus?
Egeon of Syracuse has been arrested in Ephesus. We discover he is searching for his lost sons (twins, both called Antipholus).
Why was Antipholus of Ephesus locked out of his own home?
Antipholus of Ephesus is locked out of his own home because: His wife believes he is already inside.
What was the cruel law in Ephesus?
The states of Syracuse and Ephesus being at variance, there was a cruel law made at Ephesus, ordaining that if any merchant of Syracuse was seen in the city of Ephesus he was to be put to death, unless he could pay a thousand marks for the ransom of his life.
What did the lady with married Antipholus dined gave him?
The lady persisted in affirming he had dined with her and had promised her a chain, which Antipholus still denying, she further said that she had given him a valuable ring, and if he would not give her the gold chain, she insisted upon having her own ring again.
Who is the wife of Antipholus of Ephesus?
Adriana
Adriana. The wife of Antipholus of Ephesus, she is a fierce, jealous woman.
Is Antipholus of Ephesus rich?
The Duke arranged for his marriage to a wealthy lady, Adriana, and he became one of the richest and best-known merchants in Ephesus, known for his honor and good credit.
How many years did Elder Antipholus lived at Ephesus?
5) the elder antipholus lived at ephesus for– 20 years.
Why was Elder Antipholus denied to enter into his own house?
Antipholus of Ephesus reproached Adriana for not allowing him to enter his own house. She remembered how he had protested at lunchtime that he was not her husband and that had never been in Ephesus till that day. She began to doubt him and thought that her husband had gone mad.
Why the goldsmith as well Antipholus of Ephesus were taken to jail?
The goldsmith called out to antipholus and demanded the money for the gold chain he had delivered. Antipholus of Ephesus refused to pay since he had not received any chain. So the officer led the goldsmith to tha prison and the goldsmith got Antipholus arrested as well for not paying him his due.