I don't have information about this novel, so I can't say who the main characters are.
As I'm not familiar with the 'good neighbors novel', I can't tell you about the main characters. But generally in a novel about neighbors, there could be characters like the friendly neighbor who is always there to lend a helping hand, the nosy neighbor who is always prying into others' business, and the new neighbor who disrupts the existing social dynamics in the neighborhood.
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.
There might be an older neighbor who has lived in the area for a long time and serves as a sort of guide or storyteller for the other neighbors. And perhaps a new neighbor who brings in a fresh perspective and stirs things up. Without reading it, it's hard to say exactly who the main characters are.
I'm not sure as I haven't read the specific 'neighbors and other stories'. It could be the neighbors themselves, perhaps an old couple next door, a young family, or a single person living alone.
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.
Since I don't have access to the 'good neighbors short story', it's difficult to determine the main characters. But typically in such stories, you might find characters such as a helpful neighbor who is always there for others, maybe a single parent struggling to raise their children and the neighbor who steps in to offer support, or it could be two neighbors from different cultural backgrounds who learn to understand and respect each other through various interactions.
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.
I'm not sure as I haven't read it specifically, but it could be about the relationships between neighbors, perhaps exploring themes like friendship, community, or even conflicts among neighbors.
The main characters would be the neighbors involved in this friend - zone dynamic. It could be an older neighbor and a younger one. Maybe the older neighbor has been like a mentor and friend to the younger one, but the younger neighbor starts to have romantic feelings which the older neighbor doesn't reciprocate, seeing the younger one more as a friend in need of guidance and company.
In 'The Neighbors from a Christmas Story', the relationship between the main characters and the neighbors, specifically the Bumpus family, is complex. Ralphie's family is more of a traditional family trying to have a normal Christmas. The Bumpus family, with their numerous kids and unruly hounds, are a source of both annoyance and amusement. Their dogs often invade Ralphie's yard, which can be irritating. But at the same time, they add an element of fun and unpredictability to the neighborhood. It's a contrast in lifestyles that makes their relationship an interesting part of the story.
The girl is clearly one of the main characters. As for the old neighbors, we don't know how many there are exactly. They are the ones involved in this 'passing around' action. There could also be potential secondary characters like the girl's parents. If the story is about the girl being in a difficult situation with the old neighbors, her parents might be absent or unaware, which could be an important aspect of the story. But all of this is just speculation at this point.