The crossword solutions for the term 'Shakespearean Protagonist' are LEAR and RICHARDII. King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, first performed in 1606. It tells the story of an aging king who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, only to be betrayed and suffer greatly. Richard II is a history play written by William Shakespeare, first performed in 1595. It tells the story of King Richard II of England, who is overthrown by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, who then becomes King Henry IV.