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Titus Andronicus

By William Shakespeare - Stage play

Stage playStageAct II, scene 3

Roles

  • Aaron - Young Adult (20-35), Adult (36-50), Male

About this piece

Aaron is excited about Tamora becoming empress

Summary

The play starts after the death of the emperor of Rome. His two sons, Saturninus and Bassianus, fight to become the next emperor. The Tribune of Rome, however, elects Titus Andronicus, a Roman general, as emperor. Titus Andronicus has just spent ten years fighting in a war to protect Rome and has captured the Queen of the Goths, Tamora, her three sons and her lover Aaron. Following a Roman custom, Titus Andronicus sacrifices Tamora's oldest son to honor all Titus' sons who died in the war. Titus Andronicus refuses to become the next emperor and passes the title to Saturninus. To prove his gratitude Saturninus marries Lavinia, Titus' daughter. Lavinia, however, is already bethothed to Bassinus and decides to flee. Humiliated, Saturninus decides to marry Tamora who now will seek revenge against Titus Andronicus. In this monologue, Aaron, Tamora's lover, is excited about Tamora becoming empress. This will also mean a brighter future for him...

Tone

Rejoicing/Excited

Use cases

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