Character in Titus Andronicus
Marcus Andronicus ♂ male
263Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.3Last Scene
10.3%Of Play Dialogue
Marcus Andronicus is the #3 role in Titus Andronicus by line count (263 lines, 10.3% of the play), sharing the stage most often with Titus Andronicus — 8 scenes together across Acts 1 to 5.
Marcus Andronicus’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Titus Andronicus | 722 | 28.3% |
| 2 | Aaron | 356 | 13.9% |
| 3 | Marcus Andronicus (this role) | 263 | 10.3% |
| 4 | Tamora | 259 | 10.1% |
| 5 | Saturninus | 211 | 8.3% |
| 6 | Lucius | 188 | 7.4% |
| 7 | Demetrius | 94 | 3.7% |
| 8 | Bassianus | 63 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Lavinia | 60 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Chiron | 52 | 2.0% |
How Marcus Andronicus’s dialogue distributes across the play
Marcus Andronicus’s dramatic peak falls in Act 1 with 74 lines.
Every scene where Marcus Andronicus speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 74 | 14.7% |
| Act 2, Scene 2 | 3 | 10.3% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 48 | 15.9% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 10 | 11.6% |
| Act 4, Scene 1 | 47 | 36.2% |
| Act 4, Scene 3 | 19 | 15.8% |
| Act 5, Scene 2 | 1 | 0.5% |
| Act 5, Scene 3 | 61 | 29.8% |
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 1): “Princes, that strive by factions and by friends”
Longest speech (Act 5, Scene 3): “Please you, therefore, draw nigh, and take your places.”
Exit line (Act 5, Scene 3): “Countless and infinite, yet would I pay them!”
Who Marcus Andronicus shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Titus Andronicus | 8 |
| Tamora | 3 |
| Lucius | 3 |
| Demetrius | 3 |
| Saturninus | 3 |
| Young Lucius | 3 |
| Bassianus | 2 |
| Chiron | 2 |
| Publius | 2 |
| Aaron | 2 |
Questions about Marcus Andronicus
Is Marcus Andronicus the lead role in Titus Andronicus?
Marcus Andronicus is ranked #3 by line count among 27 speaking characters in Titus Andronicus — carrying 10.3% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Marcus Andronicus’s longest scene?
Act 1 Scene 1, where Marcus Andronicus speaks 74 lines.
Who does Marcus Andronicus speak to the most?
Marcus Andronicus shares the most scenes with Titus Andronicus — 8 scenes together across Titus Andronicus.