# Aemilius — Titus Andronicus character guide

> Aemilius in Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Aemilius Lord Lucius, Aemilius Arm, Saturninus Aemilius

**First appearance:** 0000-titus-andronicus

## Snapshot

A Roman nobleman whose brief appearances carry the weight of the state's demands, summoning emperors and announcing armies at the worst possible moments.

## Who they are

Aemilius functions as Rome's voice when the court needs a message delivered or a threat named aloud. He arrives at Saturninus's side just as Titus's arrows and the Gothic march force the emperor to confront what his rule has cost. His presence marks the point where private vengeance and public crisis can no longer be kept apart.

## In the story

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-iv)

Brings news of Lucius's Gothic army and is sent as ambassador to arrange a parley.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/chapters/act-v-scene-i)

Messenger from Rome proposing a parley.

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