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Ravenscroft, Titus Andronicus, or The Rape of Lavinia (Pages 10-11, 34-35)

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Page 10: Ravenscroft’s greater focus on Aaron the Moor reveals how compelling Shakespeare’s villain remained. Here, Tamora showily presents Aaron for Saturninus’s approval
Page 11: Aaron discusses the invisibility of his blushes. Later in the play,…

Ravenscroft, Titus Andronicus, or The Rape of Lavinia (Title and Cast)

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Title Page
Cast of Characters: Ravenscroft’s play separates characters by national and ethnic affiliation.

Ravenscroft, Titus Andronicus, or The Rape of Lavinia (Preface)

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Ravenscroft’s Preface reflects the precipitous drop in the popularity of Titus Andronicus, now seen as “a heap of Rubbish,” needing revision to be made acceptable.