Classics:
* Hamlet by William Shakespeare: Hamlet, a noble prince, is poisoned by his uncle Claudius. He seeks revenge but ultimately falls victim to his own indecisiveness and the machinations of those around him.
* Othello by William Shakespeare: Othello, a brave and honorable general, is manipulated into believing his wife Desdemona is cheating on him. Driven by jealousy, he murders her and then takes his own life.
* King Lear by William Shakespeare: King Lear, once a powerful and respected ruler, is betrayed by his daughters and loses everything, ultimately dying in a storm with his loyal daughter Cordelia.
* Macbeth by William Shakespeare: Macbeth, a valiant general, succumbs to ambition and murders the king. Despite his initial success, his actions lead to a spiral of violence, guilt, and ultimately, his own demise.
* Antigone by Sophocles: Antigone, a virtuous young woman, defies the king's decree and buries her brother, leading to her tragic imprisonment and death.
* The Crucible by Arthur Miller: John Proctor, a good man, is accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials. He refuses to lie to save himself, ultimately choosing to be hanged rather than betray his conscience.
Modern Plays:
* Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller: Willy Loman, a struggling salesman, is deeply unhappy and disillusioned with his life. He believes he is a failure and ultimately commits suicide to leave behind a life insurance payout for his sons.
* A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams: Stanley Kowalski, a brutal and controlling man, drives Blanche DuBois, a fragile and sensitive woman, to a mental breakdown and eventual institutionalization.
* Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee: George, a bitter and cynical professor, is deeply unhappy in his marriage to Martha. Their destructive and abusive behavior ultimately leads to a tragic end.
* The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde: Jack Worthing, a well-meaning but misguided man, is forced to confront the truth about his identity and his relationship with Gwendolen Fairfax, leading to a chaotic and unexpected resolution.
Note: The definition of "good" is subjective. Some characters may be considered good in some plays, but others may question their actions. The intent of these plays is not to present simple "good" and "bad" characters but rather to explore complex human emotions and motivations.