The old lady in one of the stories is fascinating. She has a lot of wisdom and her past experiences shape how she deals with the current situations in the story. She's also very stubborn in her beliefs, which leads to some interesting interactions with other characters. You can see her as a symbol of the older generation and their values.
Probably the umbrella man. Since the collection is named after him, he must have some unique traits that make him stand out.
Denji is definitely one of the most interesting. His simple - minded yet determined nature makes him stand out. He has this raw and unrefined way of dealing with the crazy situations he's in.
One interesting story could be about the umbrella man himself. Maybe he has a mysterious past or a unique reason for always carrying his umbrella. Another might be a story of friendship or adventure within the collection.
The main character is the umbrella man. There might also be the person to whom he tries to sell his umbrella.
As I haven't read the story, I can't be certain. But the man with the umbrella is surely one of the main characters. There might be other characters like people he meets on his way, such as a passer - by who notices his umbrella or someone he has an interaction with because of the umbrella.
One of the coolest stories is about Five's time - traveling escapades before he reunites with his siblings. It's filled with action and mystery as he tries to figure out how to get back to his family while also dealing with all the chaos that time - traveling brings. This story really highlights Five's intelligence and determination.
The main themes in 'the umbrella man and other short stories' include social class differences. We can observe how characters from different social classes interact and the misunderstandings that might arise. Additionally, there's the theme of morality. Some characters face moral dilemmas, and we see how they navigate through them, which makes us think about our own moral compasses.
There's the little girl in some of the stories. Her wide - eyed view of the world and her interactions with the more devious characters make her stand out. She represents innocence in a world of some rather strange adults. And of course, there are the adults who are often up to no good, like the con - artist types that Dahl so vividly portrays.
Definitely Number Five. He has the ability to time - travel, which makes his character full of mystery. He's seen different timelines and has a lot of knowledge that the others don't. His snarky attitude and his determination to save the world in his own way make him stand out. Another interesting character is Hazel. He's an assassin but he has a moral side to him that gradually emerges throughout the story.
The hero in the adventure - themed story is quite interesting. He's brave and always ready to face the unknown. There's also the old wise man in some of the moral - lesson stories. His wisdom always guides the younger characters. And the mischievous girl in a family - centered story, who always gets into funny situations but also has a heart of gold.