Animal Research

MUTIUS

Bull Terrier

When looking at the character of Mutius, the first animal that I can think of, 

linking to him, is a Bull Terrier since he is a bloodthirsty and aggressive animal. 

They were bred to fight - Since Mutius has just come from the war, this links to a Bull Terrier. Also, Mutius is one of Titus's sons, whom all fight, therefore further linking to the Bull Terrier as if he technically was bred to fight.

They have high energy levels - This fact links to Mutius since he is a character who moves around a lot and is always ready to attack; at the beginning of the play, Mutius has a great want for killing Tamora and her sons so I show this by moving around the stage a lot therefore showing high energy levels

Main Characteristics:

The under-jaw is deep and strong. 

The body is full and round, with strong, muscular shoulders. The tail is carried horizontally.

Salt-water Crocodile

Another animal that I looked at is the Salt-water Crocodile. This is for several reasons:

The animal that are most likely to eat a human - Although Mutius does not eat anyone, this shows how vicious this animal is.

Also to show how vicious this animal is, they'll feed on anything the can get their jaws on and also, they explode from the water without warning and grasp their victim before they drag it back in, holding it under until the animal drowns

Main Characteristics:

Their legs are held flat against their body or slightly out to the side while they swim because all of their propulsion comes from their tail. They can also leap out of the water from a stationary position at the water's surface. It is more effective in deeper water as the crocodile can position its body better in order to get maximum propulsion from its tail. 

NURSE

Cleaner Fish

For my other character of Nurse, I have decided to look at Cleaner Fish. The reasons for this decision is:

The Cleaner Fish is a very helpful fish (They go into larger fish's mouths and gills to remove parasites and diseased tissue) - Since the Nurse provides a service to help out other people, she links well to the Cleaner Fish.

They are also known as the "Doctors" of the aqua world - This also links to the Nurse since she has a medical occupation also. 

Main Characteristics:

The smooth, elongated body of the cleaner fish has very small scales that are brilliant blue with a band of black that runs from the snout to the tail.

This fish has a small mouth with protruding lips and teeth.