I don't know as I haven't read it. But usually, in a story about friendship, there would be a protagonist and their friends.
Well, without having read it, it could potentially center around a character who is going through a tough time and with the assistance of their friends, manages to overcome difficulties. Maybe it shows how different friends contribute in different ways, like one might offer emotional support while another provides practical help.
I'm not sure specifically which 'with a little help from my friends story' you are referring to. It could be about someone achieving a goal or getting through a difficult situation with the assistance of their friends. For example, it might be a story of a student who was struggling with a project but managed to complete it successfully with the help of his classmates who provided research materials and advice.
The main characters are the little mermaid and the human prince. The little mermaid is the protagonist who falls in love and goes through a lot of changes. The prince is the object of her love.
One common situation is academic help, like in my previous example of friends helping each other study for an exam.
One common theme is cooperation. Friends work together towards a common goal, whether it's solving a mystery or achieving a personal dream.
I once had a project to complete and I was short on some materials. I told my friends about it and they immediately started looking around for what I needed. One of them found the exact items in his garage and lent them to me. This made it possible for me to finish the project on time and it was a great success. Their help was really crucial in that situation.
Obviously, the two friends are the main characters. But without more context, we don't know much about their names or personalities.
The main character is Swami. His friends also play important roles in the story.
Obviously, the elephant is one of the main characters. And its friends, though we don't know exactly who they are yet without reading the story, could be other animals like monkeys, birds or zebras.
As I don't know the story, I can't say for sure who the main characters are. But I assume they would be the four friends themselves.