Governor of Babylon Character Analysis in Tamburlaine

Like so many others, the Governor of Babylon defiantly refuses to surrender his city to Tamburlaine, chastising his own men who recommend doing so as cowards and villains. Tamburlaine reveals his slide into depravity in his conquest of Babylon: he orders the Governor to be strung from the city walls and used as target practice, then commands everyone alive inside to be slaughtered.

Governor of Babylon Character Timeline in Tamburlaine

The timeline below shows where the character Governor of Babylon appears in Tamburlaine. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

At Babylon, the Governor of Babylon refuses to surrender. Tamburlaine arrives and orders him to be hung from the city walls,... (full context)