This Lesson Plan makes use of the Folger Shakespeare edition of Titus Andronicus.
Of all of Shakespeare's plays, Titus Andronicus is the most violent: there are 14 total violent deaths in the play, plus 6 instances of dismembered body parts (including heads, tongues, and various hands), plus 3 cases of unlawful licentiousness (including an extramarital affair, a rape scene, and a forcible attempt to marry another man’s fiancé), and 1 instance of cannibalism. The teacher ought to use his or her judgment of the particular classroom and the text to ensure that proper accommodations and warnings are made as necessary. Above all, ensure that the classroom remains a respectful place for...
