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In contrast to his twin brother, whose desire to reunite his family has led him on a wandering quest, Antipholus of Ephesus is a man who is firmly rooted in place. He is a well-established figure with a wife, a home, a business, and a wide network of friends and acquaintances who respect him. He also enjoys the favor of the Duke of Ephesus, along whose side he fought in past wars. These factors endow Antipholus E. with a stronger sense of identity and fulfillment than his twin brother. That said, and despite having such a full life, Antipholus E. appears much less congenial than his brother. Whereas Antipholus S. is quick to trade his frustrations for laughter, Antipholus E. comes across as a humorless man who is prone to express his anger through violence. In his defense, the increasingly chaotic events of the day are largely to blame for his bad temper. As people question his identity, and as his comfortable life is turned upside down, it’s no wonder that he would become frustrated. In the end, though, when the matter of mistaken identities is finally resolved, Antipholus E. relinquishes his frustration and welcomes the reunion with his long-lost family.
