The main characters might be the children who are the focus of the lament. There could also be other characters like the people in the community around them. For example, if the story is set in a village, the villagers could be characters. Maybe there are some adults who try to help the children or those who are the cause of the children's misfortune. Without reading the story, it's hard to be certain.
I'm not sure as the story isn't very well - known to me specifically. But it could be the children themselves, and perhaps their parents or guardians who are also affected by whatever situation the children are in.
I'm not sure as I haven't read the specific 'the lament short story'. But usually, in a lament - themed story, there could be a protagonist who is going through a difficult time, perhaps a character who has lost someone or something important.
The main theme could be about the sorrow or grief related to children. Maybe it's about the loss of children, or the hardships children face which evoke a sense of lament.
The central character in 'the wife's lament story' is the wife. She is the one doing the lamenting, so she is at the forefront. Her husband also plays a significant role as his relationship with the wife is the core of the story. He is the one whose actions, whether it's leaving or treating her badly, have led to the wife's current state of distress. There might be other minor characters like the wife's family or the people in the place she has been exiled to, but they are not as central as the wife and her husband.
Well, the central character is surely the wizard in distress. However, we might also see antagonists in the form of dark wizards or magical creatures that have caused his lament. There could also be a mentor figure from his past who appears in his memories as he laments.
As it's OC (original character) fanfiction, the main characters would likely be the original characters created by the fanfic writer. However, they might also include some of the canon characters from 'Siren's Lament' to interact with the OCs.
I'm not sure. Maybe you could search on some literary websites or ask in a literature forum to find out.
Perhaps there is a lonely child who then meets some magical creatures. These magical creatures become his or her new friends. The child and the magical friends then have a series of interesting interactions that drive the story forward.
It depends on the specific 'for the children story'. It could be a brave little boy or a kind - hearted girl.
The main theme could be about loss or regret. Often in a lament, there is a sense of mourning for something that has been lost, like a relationship, a way of life, or an opportunity.
As I don't know the story, I can't say for sure. But common themes in stories with 'lament' could be loss, grief, or regret.