Obviously, the businessman himself is a main character. He is likely the focus of the story, with his actions and decisions driving the plot.
There could be a rival businessman. This character would create conflict and competition for the main businessman, adding drama to the story.
The main characters are the business man and the fisherman.
I don't know the 'business at eleven short story', so I can't tell who the main characters are.
Well, clearly the samosa vendor is one of the main characters. He is the one who is selling the samosas, which is the central item in the story. And the business man is also a main character as his presence in the story is likely to bring in elements like business acumen, different perspectives on business compared to the small - scale samosa selling business of the vendor.
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.
I'm not sure as you haven't provided the story, but it could be an entrepreneur who started from scratch.
Well, it could be about ambition. In many business - themed short stories, ambition is a central theme. The businessman might be striving for success, wealth or power.
It's hard to determine the main characters precisely without having read the story. However, the burning man is bound to be a central figure. There could be other supporting characters like a bystander who witnesses the burning man's situation, a friend or a foe who has a role in his story. Maybe there's a character who has a past connection with the burning man and that connection drives the plot forward.
The main character is likely the lawnmower man himself. There may also be the people whose lawns he mows, like homeowners in the neighborhood.
Obviously, the main characters are the rent man, who comes to claim what is due, and the tenant. The rent man is a symbol of the financial obligation side, and the tenant represents the person facing that obligation. There might also be other minor characters like neighbors who could add context to the situation, but the focus is mainly on these two.
The main character is the umbrella man. There might also be the person to whom he tries to sell his umbrella.