The Menaechmi

Summary

The comedy «The Menaechmi» by Plautus tells the story of two twin brothers, Menaechmus and Sosicles, who were separated in childhood. Menaechmus was kidnapped and adopted by a wealthy man from Epidaurus. Years later, Sosicles sets out to find his brother and arrives in the city where Menaechmus lives. A series of comedic misunderstandings and confusions arise due to their identical appearance, leading to the brothers eventually recognizing each other and reuniting. The play is filled with humor, satire, and witty dialogues that mock human weaknesses and vices.