Titus Andronicus Lesson Plan

How does the language of Titus Andronicus compare to that of other Shakespeare plays that you’ve read?

In keeping with the fact that Titus Andronicus is one of Shakespeare's earliest plays, some students may feel upon reading it that the language comes off as a little bit coarser or less sophisticated than in other plays. Others may feel that they notice significant continuities co-existing alongside significant discontinuities (some readers of the play think that Shakespeare co-authored it with George Peele). Finally, some students may not feel as if they see any notable difference at all.

Describe the setting of Titus Andronicus. During what time in Roman history...