The Menaechmi

Main Characters and Their Development

• Menaechmus I - one of the twin brothers who was kidnapped in childhood and grew up in another city. He becomes a successful and wealthy man, but his life is full of misunderstandings and confusion due to his resemblance to his brother.
• Menaechmus II - the other twin brother who stayed in his hometown and grew up in an ordinary family. He sets out to find his missing brother and eventually finds him, leading to many comedic situations.
• Erotium - the mistress of Menaechmus I, who plays a crucial role in creating confusion between the brothers.
• Peniculus - the servant of Menaechmus I, who also becomes a victim of misunderstandings and confusion caused by the brothers' resemblance.
• Messenio - the servant of Menaechmus II, who assists his master in the search for his brother and also participates in the comedic situations.