29. Is it like Shakespeare to portray a character which has no redeeming trait, such as that of Aaron?

30. Was the hatred of Saturninus for Titus on his own account or was it nourished by Tamora? What action shows his extreme hatred and scorn?

31. What purpose does Lucius express in response to Titus?

32. What is the dramatic use of the character of the Boy?

33. When does Titus begin to feign madness? there reason for thinking it may not be feigned?

ACT IV

34. How does Lavinia contrive to tell her story?

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35. What is the meaning of the lines from Horace which Titus sends to the sons of Tamora?

36. What does the scene with Aaron and his chief show in regard to his nature?

37. When is the madness of Titus, whether feigned or real, first recognized by Marcus and others?

38. Why is the clown introduced into scenes iii and iv? 39. Compare the strength of the character of Tamora with that of Saturninus?

40. What does Tamora mean when she says "But Titus, I have touched thee to the quick"? and what by, "if Aaron now be wise"?

41. How does Saturninus show his knowledge of his lack of popularity with the Romans?

ACT V

42. How is the treatment given by Saturninus to Titus looked upon by the Goths? Does this show the worthiness and nobility of Titus as well as the treachery of Saturninus?

43. What is the appeal of Aaron to Lucius and what does he offer him?

44. What tribute does Aaron pay Lucius in this scene?

Is not Lucius the only character to whom he shows respect?

45. How does Lucius treat the message brought by Emelius?

46. Is Tamora deceived by the madness of Titus? Describe the battle of wits between the two.

47. How is the action of Lavinia in scene iii inconsistent with the previous representation of her character? 48. Are the exaggerated cruelties of this play intended only to give the idea of the evil of Revenge? Does the author seek to show that the innocent as well as the guilty are sacrificed by this passion?

49. What is the motive for the killing of Lavinia?

50. Show the final punishment of Tamora and Aaron. 51. How does Lucius triumph in the end?

PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE

All the unsigned footnotes in this volume are by the writer of the article to which they are appended. The interpretation of the initials signed to the others is: I. G. = Israel Gollancz, M.A.; H. N. H.= Henry Norman Hudson, A.M.; C. H. H.⇒ C. H. Herford, Litt.D.