I think that the most interesting thing that this act has to offer is the role of religion in the action. It is interesting to note the differences in the way that the two sides seek to use it to their advantage, each lobbying the God's for their respective reasons. Aaron certainly takes the position that there is nothign he can do as Tamora goes through labor beyond "Pray to the devils" (IV, ii, 48), since he knows that his actions have cursed him beyond anything the Gods can do. His interpretation seems to be that all is lost, since Titus' message reveals their incoming danger, and the Emperor wil surely now learn of Tamora's infidelity. Conversly, Titus and co. use their suplications to the Gods as a method of terrifying the emperor and giving the first hints of their coming revenge.
I particularly liked the scene in which Lavinia writes teh names of her attackers in the sand. I think that it was an excellent device, using her mouth along with a staff to scrawl their names. Titus' reaction seems almost stiff compared to when his son's heads arrived. It is calculated, manipulative, and underhanded. I like it. The sly quoted verse attached to his gifts is excellent as well, since it fits so perfectly with the text. I just don't understand what parts the weapons have to play. Are they meant to prepare the brothers for the coming of Lucius? Or is it something Titus has planned?
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