Shakespeare’s Tragedies with Short description of Characters In Shakespeare's tragedies, the protagonist has a flaw that results in his or her downfall. There are both internal and external struggles. They often have a bit of the supernatural element. Often there are characters that have the work of lightening the mood, but the general tone of the piece is sort of serious. There are 10 Shakespearean plays generally known as tragedy. They are as follows: Antony and Cleopatra Characters in the Play: Antony: A fierce and feared soldier. He rules the Roman Empire along with Octavius Caesar and Lepidus. At the beginning of the play, Antony has neglected his duties as a ruler. He carries on a highly visible romance with Cleopatra. His loyalty is split between the Western and Eastern worlds. He feels the necessity to reaffirm respect. It has made him a celebrated Roman hero. He's also head over heels in love with Cleopatra. Cleopatra: The beautiful queen of Egypt and Antony’s lover...