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Aegeon

Aegeon is a character from William Shakespeare’s play "The Comedy of Errors." He is a Syracusan merchant searching for his lost twin sons and wife, who were separated from him during a storm. His presence drives the plot as he seeks to reunite with his family, and his story highlights themes of identity and mistaken identity. Aegeon’s persistence and eventual acceptance demonstrate the importance of family bonds and reconciliation. Overall, he serves as a key figure embodying the play’s exploration of familial love and the chaos caused by mistaken identity.