Shakespeare's blood thirsty drama of Titus Andronicus is a sordid tale of revenge and political turmoil, overflowing with bloodshed and unthinkable brutality including countless murders, rape, terrible acts of mutilation and threats of human sacrifice. The characters in Titus Andronicus are the Romans and the important captives brought to Roman following the ten year war with the Goths including the Queen of the Goths,Tamora, and members of her family.