The cast of Titus Andronicus
The people who make Titus Andronicus move — what they want, who they love, who they hate, and how each one fits the story. Tap any name to read more.
Titus Andronicus
A Roman general whose pursuit of honor and duty leads to his family's destruction and his own descent into calculated revenge · Over forty; described as aging and weary from war
Marcus Andronicus
Titus's brother, tribune of Rome, and emotional witness to the family's destruction · Elderly, though specific age unstated
Aaron
Scheming villain and master plotter; lover of Tamora; unapologetic architect of Rome's destruction · Unmarked, but mature and seasoned in villainy
Lucius
Titus's eldest surviving son and pragmatic military leader who raises a Gothic army to restore Rome · young adult
Tamora, Queen of the Goths
Ambitious queen and architect of Rome's downfall; transforms from captive to empress to vengeful manipulator · Adult, unspecified
Saturninus
Weak Roman emperor, puppet of Tamora, architect of his own downfall · Adult
Demetrius
Lustful son of Tamora; rapist and murderer · young man
Chiron
Younger son of Tamora; rapist and murderer · Young man
Lavinia
A noble Roman maiden whose rape and mutilation become the catalyst for total tragedy · Young woman, betrothed at play's start
Bassianus
The worthier but powerless younger prince; a man of virtue undone by law
Young Lucius
A schoolboy; grandson to Titus and carrier of his family's future · child
Clown
A simple, well-meaning messenger; comic relief amid tragedy
Martius
Son of Titus Andronicus; soldier and witness to family tragedy
Nurse
Midwife and confidante; messenger of terrible news
Quintus Andronicus
Son of Titus; victim of Tamora's framing and execution · Young man
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