The main characters are the children who discover the man in the well. Their actions and decisions drive the whole story.
The main characters are the man in the well and the group of children who discover him.
The man in the well is clearly a main character. He's the one in the difficult situation. Then there are the others, perhaps neighbors or passers - by, who become involved when they discover the man in the well. They are important as they represent the outside perspective and their actions and words have an impact on the man in the well.
Well, usually the man in the well is a main character. He is the one in the difficult situation, trapped in the well.
There's the man in the well, of course. He's the central figure in terms of the situation. And then there are the kids. They play a crucial role as they are the ones who come across the man. Their actions and decisions drive the story forward. For instance, they could have immediately run for help, but instead, they interacted with the man in a rather strange way.
The main character is the fox. Since it's 'the fox in the well short story', the fox is the central figure around which the events in the well unfold.
I don't know for sure as I haven't read it. But it could be the person who makes the wish at the well.
In 'the farmer and the well short story', the most prominent character is the farmer. He is likely the one whose actions, decisions, and reactions drive the story forward. The well is an important element in the story, but it's not a character in the traditional sense. However, the farmer's interaction with the well makes it a significant part of the narrative.
Mr. Hawkins is another important character. He is Dave's employer. His relationship with Dave shows the power dynamics between an employer and a young, inexperienced worker. Dave wants to prove himself to Mr. Hawkins as part of his journey to manhood.
There are two main characters. Helena, who is a woman of great intelligence and courage. She uses her knowledge of medicine to better her situation. And Bertram, a nobleman who is rather proud and initially resists Helena's advances. But they are the central figures around which the whole story revolves.
The main character is the umbrella man. There might also be the person to whom he tries to sell his umbrella.