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The power-hungry and manipulative Duke of Gloucester who schemes to become king. His tyranny and downfall are the focus of the play.

A wealthy and intelligent heiress who wins the love of Bassanio. She disguises herself as a lawyer to save Antonio in court.

The ambitious wife of Macbeth who spurs him to murder King Duncan and take the throne. Her guilt eventually leads to madness and death.

A young Capulet who falls in love with Romeo, a Montague. Her love and eventual death are central to the tragedy of the play.

A Roman general whose affair with Cleopatra and political decisions lead to his downfall and suicide. His love for Cleopatra conflicts with his duty to Rome.

The rightful Duke of Milan who has been usurped by his brother. He uses magic to control the inhabitants of the island and to eventually regain his position.

A boisterous and comic figure who is Prince Hal's companion. Despite his cowardice and vices, Falstaff is charming and witty, representing the spirit of misrule.

The Queen of Egypt and lover of Mark Antony. Her passion, political acumen, and tragic end make her one of Shakespeare's most complex female characters.

A resourceful young woman who is shipwrecked in Illyria and disguises herself as a man, leading to a complex web of desire and mistaken identities.

The powerful Roman general whose assassination is plotted by Brutus, Cassius, and others. His death leads to civil war and chaos.

A witty and charming gentleman soldier who engages in a 'merry war' of words with Beatrice. He is initially opposed to marriage but later falls in love with Beatrice.

A mischievous fairy who serves Oberon, the fairy king. Puck's antics with a love potion cause chaos among the lovers in the forest.

The virtuous and beautiful wife of Othello who is falsely accused of infidelity. Her faithfulness and tragic death evoke pity from the audience.

The daughter of the banished Duke Senior who disguises herself as a man and flees to the Forest of Arden. She is intelligent, resourceful, and has a strong character.

The young and dynamic king of England whose growth from wild youth to responsible monarch is chronicled. He leads England to victory in the Battle of Agincourt.

A Scottish nobleman whose ambition is ignited by the witches' prophecies and by his wife, leading him to murder and tyranny.

King Lear's youngest daughter who is disowned for not flattering her father. Representing honesty and virtue, she later aids him in his time of need.

The fat, jovial, and deceitful knight who tries to court two wealthy women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, for financial gain but is outwitted by them.

The daughter of Prospero, who has grown up on the island. She falls in love with Ferdinand and represents innocence and naive charm.

The Prince of Denmark and the protagonist of the play. Hamlet is a reflective and contemplative character who is often indecisive and hesitant, but eventually takes action to avenge his father's death.

A Jewish moneylender who seeks a bond of a pound of flesh as revenge against the merchant Antonio. Shylock's character is complex and elicits both sympathy and outrage.

A Moorish general in the Venetian army who marries Desdemona. His tragic flaw is jealousy, which is manipulated by Iago leading to his downfall.

The queen of the fairies whose argument with Oberon leads to a series of enchantments and mistaken affections among the humans and fairies.

In love with Demetrius, Helena's pursuit of him through the forest leads to a series of comedic mishaps and ultimately to the reparation of relationships.

An aging monarch who falls from grace after foolishly dividing his kingdom among his daughters. His journey brings him towards madness and enlightenment.

A young Montague who falls in love with Juliet, a Capulet. His impulsive and passionate nature leads to tragic consequences.

A deceitful and manipulative villain who is Othello's ensign. Iago's cunning lies cause the downfall of several characters, including Othello.

A sharp-witted and outspoken niece of Leonato who often engages in a 'merry war' of words with Benedick. She is a strong and independent character.

A Roman senator who loves Caesar but is persuaded to join the assassination plot for the good of Rome. His internal struggle embodies the tragedy of the play.