Perhaps there is an old man who sits on his porch every time it rains and after the rain stops, he reflects on his long life. He could be one of the main characters. Another character might be a stray dog that finds shelter during the rain and then its journey after the rain ends forms part of the story.
I'm not sure exactly as I haven't read the specific 'After the Rain' short story. But usually, the main characters are those who drive the plot forward, like a protagonist who might be facing a problem related to the post - rain situation.
Since I don't have information about this novel, it's hard to say exactly. However, in most novels, the main characters are those who face the major conflicts. They could be people from different backgrounds, with different goals and personalities, and their interactions and struggles form the core of the story. Maybe in this 'after the rain novel', there is a young protagonist who is trying to overcome some sort of personal or social obstacle, and there are other characters around them that either help or hinder their progress.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read the novel. But usually, a novel will have a protagonist who is central to the story. There might also be a love interest, a mentor - like figure, or an antagonist who creates conflict for the main character.
Perhaps it's a young child who is both fascinated and a bit scared of the rain. The story might revolve around their experiences and emotions during the rain. They could be learning about nature and its power through this encounter with the rain.
I'm not entirely sure as I haven't read it in a while, but usually there are some astronauts or explorers.
In 'the rain horse short story', the most prominent character is the man. He's the one through whose eyes we experience the whole story. The rain horse can also be considered a main character in a way, as it is the central element that drives the story forward. It's like an antagonist of sorts to the man, creating all the tension and mystery in the story. There might be some minor characters in the background, like people from the man's past or place he came from, but they are not really in the forefront.
I don't know as I haven't read it, but they could be ordinary people living in a small town affected by the rain in some way.
I don't have enough information to say for sure. It could be ordinary people living in the area where the black rain occurs, like a farmer, a young child, or a local scientist.
The main theme could be renewal. After the rain often symbolizes a fresh start, and in the story it might be about characters starting anew, leaving behind past troubles.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read this particular 'After Earth' short story. But typically, in a post - apocalyptic story like this, there could be a strong and resourceful protagonist, perhaps a young adult who has grown up in this harsh new world. There might also be an older mentor figure who imparts wisdom and survival skills.