# Young Lucius — Titus Andronicus character guide

> Young Lucius in Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Young Lucius Good grandsire, Young Lucius Ay, Exeunt Young Lucius, proud Lucius

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

## Snapshot

Lucius's young son, a boy raised among soldiers and grief, whose childish bravado carries the Andronici name into the emperor's court.

## Who they are

Young Lucius appears as the family's next generation, sent on errands by a grandfather whose sorrow has already outrun any child's understanding. He speaks of daggers and revenge with the earnestness of a boy who has heard too much war at the table, yet he still moves through scenes with a servant at his side. He matters because he shows what Titus's household is passing on, and what Rome may yet inherit.

## In the story

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

The young boy weeps at his grandfather's sorrow and asks for a merry tale.

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

Young Lucius is initially frightened by Lavinia's pursuit but later assists in the revelation and swears to avenge her.

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

Delivers Titus's gifts and hidden accusations to Chiron and Demetrius.

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

Assists Titus with archery, shooting an arrow into Virgo's lap.

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

Weeps over his grandfather's body, expressing grief.

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