😢Titus's desperate plea to save Marshes and Quintus reveals his devotion to family.
😡Aaron's manipulations and lies cause further despair and tragedy in the play.
🤝The bond between Titus and Lucius is strengthened by their shared grief and determination for revenge.
🔪The theme of violence and revenge is prominent in this scene, setting the tone for the rest of the play.
🐯Titus compares Rome to a wilderness of tigers, highlighting the lack of justice and the predatory nature of the city.
Why was Titus unable to save Marshes and Quintus?
—Despite Titus's pleas, the senator's judges and tribunes ignored him and proceeded with the execution.
What was Aaron's role in this scene?
—Aaron manipulates Titus into cutting off his own hand, promising pardons for Marshes and Quintus, only to later reveal it was all a fabrication.
What is the significance of Titus's severed hand?
—Titus's severed hand represents his sacrifice and devotion to his family, as well as his descent into revenge and madness.
Why does Titus vow revenge against Rome?
—Titus feels betrayed and sees no justice in Rome. He believes that revenge is the only way to right the wrongs done to him and his family.
What does the scene reveal about the theme of violence in the play?
—The scene showcases the brutal and violent nature of the play, with the execution of Marshes and Quintus and the delivery of their heads to Titus.
00:10Titus fails to prevent the execution of Marshes and Quintus.
00:23Aaron manipulates Titus into cutting off his own hand.
01:01Marshes and Quintus are executed, and their heads are delivered to Titus.
01:19Titus vows revenge and instructs Lucius to raise an army against Rome.
01:30Titus, Marcus, and Lavinia return home with the heads of Marshes and Quintus, and Titus's severed hand.
