The innkeeper's role was to manage the inn. But in the context of the story, his main role was to turn away Mary and Joseph due to lack of space, which then led to the birth of Jesus in a stable.
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Well, without having read it, it could be a story centered around an innkeeper. Maybe it delves into the innkeeper's past, like how they came to own the inn. It could also involve mystery elements, such as strange events that occur at the inn and the innkeeper has to solve them. Or it could be a romantic story where the innkeeper falls in love with one of the guests.
Yes, in a way he was kind. He could have just sent Mary and Joseph away completely, but instead he let them use the stable, which was better than having no place at all.
Well, in some renditions, the innkeeper is named Tom Smith. However, different tellings of the Christmas story might give the innkeeper a different name or not even mention it explicitly.
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Well, it could be a story full of drama and humor. The innkeeper might be a unique character, perhaps with a special skill or power that is not immediately obvious. The light novel could tell of their attempts to make the inn a popular place, facing competition from other inns. There could be romances that start in the inn, with the innkeeper either being directly involved or playing the role of a matchmaker. It might also have elements of different cultures if the inn is in a diverse area, showing different traditions through the guests who visit.
The innkeeper is often portrayed as a busy person. He's so occupied with his inn being full that he doesn't have time to really consider Mary and Joseph's situation. He just quickly tells them there's no room.
Well, in a Christmas story, the innkeeper is a crucial character. Usually, he represents the lack of room or space in the world for the new - coming Savior. He tells Mary and Joseph that there is no room at the inn. This simple act sets the scene for the manger birth, which is such an important symbol in Christmas. It's a contrast between the world's busyness and lack of accommodation for the divine, and the simplicity and acceptance found in the stable.
I don't know since I haven't read it. But it's likely the innkeeper is one of the main characters. There might also be some regular guests at the inn who could be main characters too.