Titus Andronicus

Setting:

Rome, before the Capitol

Characters:

Saturninus, son of dead emperor, older.     Bassianus, son of dead emperor, younger.                                                           Marcus Andronicus, brother of Titus Andronicus.

Events: 

Bassianus and Saturninus, both son of the emperor that died, are bickering over who should become the new emperor. Bassianus says that because he is older by rights he should be the new emperor. Bassianus suggests that he is a better leader and can lead Rome to better places than maybe Saturninus. However, Marcus Andronicus comes out and says that the final decision is that Titus Andronicus will become the new emperor because he is a noble and brave warrior and will make Rome a better place.

Themes:

The theme is mainly competitiveness as the sons of the emperor are trying to earn their right to the throne.

Quotation:

Marcus Andronicus, so I do ally.                 How fair the tribune speaks to calm my thoughts.

Explanation:

I have picked these quotes because Saturninus and Bassianus shows their almost recognition to the decision made. Inspite of the fact that the person picked to be future emperor not being in Rome they still accept the decision and with no retaliation offer their true support to Titus Andronicus.