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Titus Andronicus Analysis

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In Titus Andronicus, we learn the absurd story of a father who lost most of his family because of his eagerness to keep his pride and honor. I agree with author Harold Bloom in his argument that you never know what to expect while reading this play. Since Act I, the play is almost intolerable to stand as Titus kill one of his surviving sons —who was only trying to defend his sister— in the effort to save her from her true love. This clearly stated that death was going to be the “main character” of such play. Although Shakespeare tries in vain to portray the humane side of Titus in Act III, Scene ii —where Andronicus gives a speech about having “mercy” for a fly— it actually changed the course of the play as it shows the inconsistency of Titus

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