- the shortest Shakespeare play by number of lines (1777)This play involves the separation, then reunion, of Egeon and Emelia (husband and wife); their twin sons, Antipholus of Ephesus (A.E.) and Antipholus of Syracuse (A.S.); and their twin servants, Dromio of Ephesus (D.E.) and Dromio of Syracuse (D.S.). The family is separated at sea during a storm, 33 years before the present. Egeon, Antipholus, and Syracuse survive together and grow up in Syracuse. …showed first 75 words of 316 total…

…showed last 75 words of 316 total…Doctor Pinch, a psychiatrist, even tries to get the devil out of Antipholus’ body. At the hour of Egeon's execution, Egeon recognizes his son Antipholus though Antipholus doesn't recognize Egeon. Simultaneously, Emelia appears from the convent with Antipholus and Syracuse, who have taken refuge there, and the family reunites. The Duke (Solinus) pardons Egeon for entering the city, Antipholus begins to court Luciana for marriage, and Emelia holds a feast to rejoice the family's reunion.