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Dromio

Dromio is a character from William Shakespeare's play "The Comedy of Errors," functioning as a comedic servant. He appears in two versions—Dromio of Ephesus and Dromio of Syracuse—who are twin brothers unintentionally involved in confusing situations due to mistaken identities. Dromio is brisk, witty, and often caught in humorous misunderstandings with his master, Antipholus, and other characters. His role highlights themes of identity, error, and chaos, adding humor and complexity to the play's exploration of mistaken identities and their consequences.