Titus Andronicus

How does Shakespeare present love in the play? Consider different types of love, such as familial, sexual, and/or romantic.

Titus Andronicus has been interpreted differently at different times (See: Background). What are some possible interpretations of the extensive violence in the play? Does it contribute to the play’s central themes, or is the work a sensationalist revenge tragedy, as some critics have alleged?

How does the play explore the ideal of the body politic? What does it suggest about the nature of political power and community?