H*ing subdued the Goths, warrior Titus Andronicus returns to Rome to bury his sons, with Gothic Queen Tamora and her retinue as captives. The newly-dead Roman Emperor*s two sons, Saturninus and Bassianus, are peting for their father*s title. According to Roman custom, Titus sacrifices Tamora*s eldest son to the Gods; h*ing the deciding vote, he also chooses Saturninus as Emperor. Both acts h*e tragic consequences.