The Comedy of Errors | Themes
Identity
The concept of identity is one of the most discussed topics in the criticism on The Comedy of Errors, going well beyond the obvious theme of mistaken identity. Some critics focus solely on personal identity (usually with regard to the twin brothers Antipholi or Adriana, though other characters' identities are also addressed), while others look at how public/social and private identities intersect.
It is generally acknowledged that Antipholus of Syracuse enters the city of Ephesus to make...
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