def identity(*args):
    """
    Return whatever is passed in

    Examples
    --------
    >>> x = 1
    >>> y = 2
    >>> identity(x)
    1
    >>> identity(x, y)
    (1, 2)
    >>> identity(*(x, y))
    (1, 2)
    """
    return args if len(args) > 1 else args[0]
