In 'The Fog Horn', the lighthouse keeper is a main character. He has this encounter with a sea monster that is attracted to the sound of the fog horn. There's also Clarisse McClellan in 'Fahrenheit 451'. She is this free - thinking young woman who has a big impact on Guy Montag. And in 'The Martian Chronicles', there are multiple characters like Spender, who has a complex relationship with the Martians and his fellow humans as they colonize Mars.
One of the characters in 'A Sound of Thunder' is Eckels. He goes on a time - traveling safari and his actions have far - reaching consequences. In 'The Illustrated Man', the Illustrated Man himself is a central character, with his body covered in tattoos that tell different stories. And in 'The October Game', the unnamed father is a main character who engages in a very disturbing act during an October party.
There's Douglas Spaulding in 'Dandelion Wine'. He's a young boy experiencing the joys and sorrows of summer in a small town. His adventures and his growing up are central to the story. And in 'There Will Come Soft Rains', the automated house can be considered a kind of main 'character'. It continues to function long after the humans are gone, showing a contrast between man - made technology and the absence of humanity.
There is also David McClean, a psychologist. He is called in to help the family deal with their issues regarding the nursery. His character serves as an outside perspective on the family's situation and the problems that their over - reliance on technology has created.
One character type that appears is the curious individual. In Bradbury's horror stories, these are people who, because of their curiosity, end up stumbling upon the horrors. They might be scientists or just inquisitive locals. Their inquisitiveness leads them into the heart of the horror, like in stories where they explore haunted places or investigate strange phenomena.
I'm not entirely sure as the specific story isn't described in detail. But it could be a child, as children often play important roles in Christmas stories, representing innocence and the wonder of the season.
In 'The Happiness Machine' by Ray Bradbury, the central character is Leo Auffmann. He is a creative and somewhat restless man. He decides to build the happiness machine, which drives the whole story. There may be other characters like his family members who are also involved as they are affected by his creation and his obsession with the machine.
In 'The Veldt', the main characters are the parents, George and Lydia Hadley, and their children. The parents are trying to deal with the over - indulged and somewhat menacing behavior of their kids, who are too attached to the virtual reality nursery.
There are many different main characters. In 'The Pedestrian', Mr. Leonard Mead is a key character. He's a lone walker in a future where everyone stays inside and is consumed by technology. Another is Guy Montag from 'Fahrenheit 451'. He's a fireman who starts to question his job of burning books.
Often, there are ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations. For example, a young boy or girl might be the main character, like in 'All Summer in a Day' where a girl is different from her classmates. There are also old men or women who have a wealth of experiences and knowledge, and through them, we learn about the world Bradbury has created.
There are often children as main characters. In 'The Veldt', the kids play a crucial role. They represent the new generation influenced by technology. Also, there are scientists. For instance, in some of his science - fiction stories, scientists are the ones making discoveries or facing the consequences of their actions.
In 'The Martian Chronicles', there are many characters, but one of the main ones is Spender. He has a complex relationship with Mars and the idea of human colonization.