Titus Andronicus

Having subdued the Goths warrior Titus Andronicus returns to Rome to bury his sons with Gothic Queen Tamora and her retinue as captives The newlydead Roman Emperors two sons Saturninus and Bassianus are competing for their fathers title According to Roman custom Titus sacrifices Tamoras eldest son to the Gods having the deciding vote he also chooses Saturninus as Emperor Both acts have tragic consequences