Antipholus is a character from William Shakespeare's comedic play, "The Comedy of Errors." There are two Antipholus characters: Antipholus of Syracuse and Antipholus of Ephesus. They are identical twin brothers separated at birth, leading to a series of misunderstandings and mistaken identities. The play explores themes of confusion and the nature of identity. Each Antipholus is accompanied by a servant named Dromio, who is also a twin. The interactions between the characters create comedic situations as they navigate their chaotic lives in the city of Ephesus.