# Lucius — Titus Andronicus character guide

> Lucius in Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Lucius O worthy Goth, Lucius Proud Saturnine, Lucius Sweet father, Lucius O, Lucius Farewell Andronicus, Lucius Sirs, Lucius Uncle Marcus, Lucius Away

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

## Snapshot

Titus's eldest surviving son, whose loyalty survives exile and whose return at the head of a Gothic army turns private grief into public reckoning.

## Who they are

Lucius begins as the Andronici heir, banished for defending his brothers and driven to seek shelter among Rome's old enemies. His father's ruin makes him both avenger and reluctant claimant, torn between filial obedience and the demands of a broken state. He matters because the play's middle keeps asking whether Rome can be saved by the same violence that corrupted it.

## Relationships

### [Marcus Andronicus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/marcus_andronicus)

_family_

Lucius and his uncle Marcus are close allies, working together to avenge the family's wrongs and restore order.

### [Titus Andronicus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/titus_andronicus)

_family_

Lucius is Titus's loyal son, who supports his father's quest for vengeance and later becomes Rome's ruler.

### [Saturninus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/saturninus)

_rivalry_

Lucius opposes Emperor Saturninus, leading a rebellion against his tyrannical rule.

### [Tamora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/tamora)

_rivalry_

Lucius despises Tamora for her role in his family's tragedies and leads forces against her and Saturninus.

### [Lavinia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/lavinia)

_family_

Lavinia is Lucius's sister, and he is devastated by her suffering, seeking vengeance on her behalf.

### [Aaron](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/aaron)

_rivalry_

Aaron and Lucius are direct enemies, with Lucius capturing Aaron and ultimately condemning him to a brutal death.

### [Goths](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/goths)

_friendship_

The Goths ally with Lucius, providing him an army to march against Saturninus and Tamora.

### [Saturninus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/saturninus)

_rivalry_

Lucius opposes Emperor Saturninus, leading a rebellion against his tyrannical rule.

### [Marcus Andronicus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/marcus_andronicus)

_family_

Lucius and his uncle Marcus are close allies, working together to avenge the family's wrongs and restore order.

### [Aaron](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/aaron)

_rivalry_

Aaron and Lucius are direct enemies, with Lucius capturing Aaron and ultimately condemning him to a brutal death.

### [Tamora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/tamora)

_rivalry_

Lucius despises Tamora for her role in his family's tragedies and leads forces against her and Saturninus.

### [Lavinia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/characters/lavinia)

_family_

Lavinia is Lucius's sister, and he is devastated by her suffering, seeking vengeance on her behalf.

## In the story

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

Titus's son, defends his father and sister during the confrontation with Saturninus.

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

Present among the hunters, attending the emperor.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/titus_andronicus_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-iii)

Accompanies Titus; is told to leave without speaking to the accused.

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

Attempts to rescue his brothers, is banished, and departs to raise an army among the Goths for revenge.

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

Mentioned as leading the Goths against Rome, beloved by the people.

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

Leads the Goths, captures Aaron, and negotiates for his child's life.

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

Returns with Goths and Aaron, kills Saturninus, and is hailed as the new emperor.

## Links

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