In the 'falling man novel', there could be a range of characters. There might be a first - responder type of character who has seen the worst of the situation and is dealing with the psychological aftermath. There may also be a family member of a victim, who is struggling with grief and anger. And perhaps a bystander who is observing the changes in society due to the events that the novel is based on.
I'm not sure exactly as I haven't read it thoroughly, but usually there would be a protagonist who is likely at the center of the story dealing with the 'falling' situation.
The identity of the 'falling man' has never been officially confirmed. He was just one of the many victims of the 9/11 attacks.
I'm not entirely sure without more context, but perhaps he is an everyman figure. A symbol representing anyone who is in a downward spiral, either physically or metaphorically.
In the 'the falling man story', the main character is, as the title implies, the man who is falling. But depending on the nature of the story, there could be other characters that are central to the plot. If it's a story about the man's life before the fall, his friends or family members could be important characters. Or if it's a story set in a community, the people who witness the fall and are affected by it could also be seen as main characters in a broader sense.
I'm not sure as I haven't read the 'falling leaves novel' specifically, but they could be ordinary people living in a rural or small - town setting.
We don't know exactly who the '9 11 Falling Man' was. There were thousands of people in the Twin Towers that day. He could have been an office worker, a visitor, or someone else. What we do know is that he was a victim of the tragic events of 9/11. His image has become a powerful symbol of the horror that took place, even though his individual identity remains a mystery.
Typically, the main character is the 'falling man' himself. He is at the center of the story's action and the focus of the exploration of themes.
I don't know the exact main characters without reading it. But it could have the falling angel as a main character, perhaps also some humans or other celestial beings who interact with the angel.
Another possible main character could be a dreamer. This person spends their days looking at the sky and fantasizing about catching a falling star. They might be joined by a group of friends who at first are skeptical but then get caught up in the adventure. And there could be a mysterious figure that appears from time to time, leaving clues about the falling stars.
I'm not sure who the main characters are exactly since I haven't read it. But they could be survivors of the event that made the skies fall. Maybe a brave leader who tries to rally the remaining humans, a scientist who is looking for a solution to the problem, and a young person who discovers some hidden power or secret.