Character guide

Titus Andronicus

major

Also known as Titus, old Titus, noble Titus, Andronicus, old Andronicus, good Andronicus, Lord Titus, Titus So

Roman general and tragic hero who returns victorious from war, only to suffer devastating losses.

Tamora

major

Also known as Tamora Olympus, mighty Tamora, Tamora Rapine, Rapine, Tamora King

Queen of the Goths, taken captive by Titus, later becomes empress of Rome and seeks revenge.

Aaron

major

Also known as Aaron the Moor, the Moor, Aaron Ay, Aaron Villain, Aaron Madam

Moorish lover of Tamora, a cunning villain who orchestrates much of the play's cruelty.

Lavinia

major

Also known as Gracious Lavinia, sweet Lavinia, Gentle Lavinia, Seizing Lavinia, Lavinia Ay, Lavinia Sweet lords

Daughter of Titus, betrothed to Bassianus, brutally raped and mutilated by Tamora's sons.

Saturninus

major

Also known as Saturnine, Proud Saturnine, Lord Saturnine, Saturninus Traitor, Saturninus Ay, Saturninus Friends, Saturninus Romans, Saturninus Aemilius

Emperor of Rome, marries Tamora and becomes an antagonist to Titus and his family.

Marcus Andronicus

major

Also known as Marcus, gentle Marcus, Marcus Titus, Marcus O Titus, Marcus Alas, Marcus Kinsmen, Marcus Rome, Marcus Ay, Marcus Fie, Marcus O Publius

Brother of Titus, a Roman tribune who serves as a moral voice and witness to the tragedy.

Lucius

major

Also known as Lucius O worthy Goth, Lucius Proud Saturnine, Lucius Sweet father, Lucius O, Lucius Farewell Andronicus, Lucius Sirs, Lucius Uncle Marcus, Lucius Away

Son of Titus, exiled to the Goths, later returns to lead an army and becomes emperor.

Demetrius

supporting

Also known as Demetrius Chiron, Demetrius Youngling, Demetrius Ay, Demetrius Aaron, Demetrius Gramercy, Demetrius Villain, Lord Demetrius

Son of Tamora, a lustful and cruel prince who participates in Lavinia's rape.

Chiron

supporting

Also known as Chiron Demetrius, Chiron Aaron, Chiron Rome

Son of Tamora, brother of Demetrius, complicit in the rape and mutilation of Lavinia.

Bassianus

supporting

Also known as Bassianus Lavinia, Bassianus Andronicus, poor Bassianus, Prince Bassianus, Bassianus Romans, Lord Titus Bassianus

Brother of Saturninus, betrothed to Lavinia, murdered by Tamora's sons.

Young Lucius

supporting

Also known as Young Lucius Good grandsire, Young Lucius Ay, Exeunt Young Lucius, proud Lucius

Young son of Lucius, grandson of Titus, appears in several scenes as a child.

Aemilius

supporting

Also known as Aemilius Lord Lucius, Aemilius Arm, Saturninus Aemilius

Roman nobleman who serves as a messenger between Saturninus and Lucius.

Publius

supporting

Also known as Titus Publius, gentle Publius, Marcus O Publius

Son of Marcus Andronicus, helps Titus in his revenge plot.

Quintus

supporting

Also known as Quintus Aaron, Quintus Martius

Son of Titus, framed for Bassianus's murder and executed.

Martius

supporting

Also known as Martius Lord Bassianus, Martius Quintus

Son of Titus, framed alongside Quintus for Bassianus's murder and executed.

Mutius

supporting

Also known as Mutius Help, young Mutius, sweet Mutius, noble Mutius, Mutius Brothers

Son of Titus, killed by his own father for opposing him.

Nurse

supporting

Also known as Nurse O gentle Aaron, Nurse Aaron, Nurse Cornelia

Tamora's nurse, who brings Aaron's newborn child to him and is killed by him.

Alarbus

minor

Eldest son of Tamora, sacrificed by Titus's order at the play's opening.

Clown

minor

Also known as Clown Yea, Clown Ay

A rustic messenger who delivers Titus's letter to Saturninus and is hanged.

Goths

minor

Also known as the Goths

Gothic army that follows Lucius and later invades Rome.

Sempronius

minor

A kinsman of Titus, helps in the revenge plot.

Caius

minor

A kinsman of Titus, participates in the revenge scheme.

Valentine

minor

A kinsman of Titus, involved in the final revenge plot.

Messenger

minor

Also known as Messenger Worthy Andronicus

A messenger who brings news to Titus and others.