Obviously, the reluctant wife is one of the main characters. She is the center of the story's conflict regarding her relationship with the neighbors.
It could be about a wife who is reluctant to interact with her neighbors perhaps due to shyness or some past experiences. Maybe she has a different lifestyle or cultural background that makes her hesitant.
The main character is clearly the wife who is reluctant. There might also be a director or a coach who is trying to convince her to take part in the rehearsal. And of course, there could be other actors in the play who interact with her during the rehearsal.
The reluctant wife, who holds the family together, is surely a main character. Her daughters, whether they are rebellious or obedient, play important roles too. And the neighbor, who might be a lonely person looking for company. The wife's reluctance could stem from her own insecurities or past experiences. The daughters' reactions to the neighbor could be influenced by their mother's attitude as well as their own individual outlooks on life.
The reluctant wife is surely a central character. She could be a woman who has a lot on her plate in her marriage and is seeking some sort of escape or distraction, which unfortunately leads her to the bar. The seducer could be a character with his own motives, perhaps someone who preys on vulnerable women in bars. And there may be other characters in the background like the bouncer of the bar who might be oblivious to the seduction going on but is part of the overall setting.
The main characters would surely be the neighbor's petite wife herself. And probably the narrator who is observing and telling the story about her.
I don't know for sure as we only have this title. But I assume the neighbors would be the main characters. There could be different types of neighbors, like the friendly old couple next door, the family with kids, or the grumpy neighbor who might change during the Christmas spirit.
The reluctant mature wife would be the central figure. She might be a widow who has been minding her own business until the bikers showed up. Among the bikers, there could be a leader, a burly and intimidating man. There could also be a local shopkeeper as an important character. The shopkeeper has also been affected by the bikers' actions and joins the wife in her fight. And perhaps there's a journalist who gets wind of the story and helps to publicize the situation, which in turn puts pressure on the bikers.
The main character is, of course, the reluctant dragon. This dragon is different from the typical dragon characters we usually see. Then there could be a knight, a symbol of the traditional dragon - slaying hero. The knight might approach the dragon with the intention of a fight but then has to deal with the dragon's reluctance. Additionally, there could be other supporting characters such as villagers. They might be the ones who spread the tales about the dragon and later witness the unique relationship that develops between the dragon and the knight or other events involving the dragon.
The main characters are the reluctant dragon and a boy.
Since I haven't read the 'good neighbors 2009 novel', I can't tell exactly who the main characters are. But typically in a novel about neighbors, the main characters might include a long - time resident who knows all the neighborhood secrets, a young family trying to make a new start in the area, or an elderly person who has seen the neighborhood change over the years.