Christopher Sly

Christopher Sly is a fictional character from William Shakespeare’s play "The Taming of the Shrew." He is portrayed as a drunken, lower-class commoner who is easily manipulated. At the start of the play, Sly is mistaken for a nobleman and is tricked into believing he is royalty, which sets the comedic tone. His role highlights themes of social identity and perception, serving as a framing device that introduces the play’s exploration of status, disguise, and transformation.