Minor Characters
Bassianus
Saturninus’ younger brother, Bassianus does not allow Saturninus to marry Lavinia, as she was originally his own betrothed. He is killed by Demetrius and Chiron, but Titus’ sons Quintus and Martius are framed for the murder and executed for it.
Demetrius and Chiron
Demetrius and Chiron are Tamora’s two sons, who carry out Aaron and Tamora’s plans for revenge against Titus. They are presented as heartless and cruel, mocking Lavinia, for example, after raping and disfiguring her.
Quintus and Martius
Titus’ two sons, who are framed for the murder of Bassianus and then executed by Saturninus for the crime. Their death spurs Titus to turn against Saturninus at last.
Young Lucius
Young Lucius is Titus’ grandson and the son of Lucius. A young boy, he survives the entire tragedy as essentially an innocent bystander and, as someone unsullied by the bloodshed of the play, perhaps offers some hope of a brighter future for Rome.
Publius
Publius is the son of Marcus Andronicus.
Aemilius
Aemilius is a Roman messenger who helps propel the plot along, leading to the banquet with which the play concludes.
Alarbus
Alarbus is Tamora’s oldest son. Titus has him killed in return for the deaths of his own children, thereby setting in motion the revenge-fueled chain of events that makes up the tragic plot of Titus Andronicus.
Mutius
One of Titus’ sons, Mutius tries to prevent the marriage of Lavinia and Saturninus. Angry at this betrayal of the emperor, Titus kills him.