Titus Andronicus practice writing question – figurative writing by Aron in act 2 scene 1

The figurative language used by Aron in his soliloquy at the beginning of act 2 scene 1 suggests much about Aron’s character and motives.
“Now climbeth Tamora Olympus’ top/Safe out of fortune’s shot, and sits aloft,” Within the opening line, Aron has already used metaphor to show that Tamora has risen to have unrivalled power, and is safe from any harm that she may come across. This gives the impression that Aron’s character is strong and loyal two the person he loves. However, as he progresses through his soliloquy, is true character is dramatically revealed with the lines:
“To mount aloft with thy imperial mistress/Hast prisoner held, fett’red in amorous chains/And faster bound to Aaron’s charming eyes/Than is Prometheus tied to Caucasus.” Aron’s character here is revealed to be one that is manipulative, conceitful and has no outward care for others. He shows the audience that his intentions are to make Tamora fall in love with him, and thereby bring him into power. Tamora has is already deeply in love with him- the lines “Hast prisoner held, fett’red in amorous chains” show that she is his prisoner, held by chains of love. He goes so far as to say that she is bound to his eyes as was Prometheus tied to Caucasus (in Greek mythology, Prometheus was chained to Caucasus, one of the pillars holding up the earth, for eternity as a punishment by the greek gods. On the other hand, there are no clear motives behind Aron’s scheming, aside from self benefit and his hunger for power.
The subtle use of 3rd person in the line “Then, Aaron, arm thy heart, and fit thy thoughts” shows that despite being the representative ‘evil’ and ‘greed’ in Titus Andronicus, Aron is self-conscience; by saying this steeling himself against whatever may happen. This backs up the audiences impression of him being malicious and idolises himself.