Not having read 'the mystery man short story', it's hard to be definite. However, it's probable that the mystery man himself is a central character. There could be other characters like a local journalist who is intrigued by this strange man and tries to dig up information about him. Or perhaps a young person in the town who stumbles upon the mystery man and becomes involved in uncovering his secrets.
I don't know precisely who the main characters are in 'the mystery man short story'. But it stands to reason that the eponymous mystery man is a key figure. There might be a character who serves as the antagonist to the mystery man, trying to expose him for some reason. There could also be a supporting character, like a wise old man in the village who gives advice to the one trying to solve the mystery of the mystery man.
Mr. Hawkins is another important character. He is Dave's employer. His relationship with Dave shows the power dynamics between an employer and a young, inexperienced worker. Dave wants to prove himself to Mr. Hawkins as part of his journey to manhood.
The Illustrated Man himself is the central character. He is a man covered in tattoos that tell stories.
Since I don't have the full story, it's hard to say exactly. However, if it's a typical short story, the main character would be the 'happy man' of course. He could be surrounded by other characters such as a wise old man who gives him advice on happiness, or a young child whose innocence makes him reflect on his own happiness. There could also be a love interest, a woman who plays a role in his emotional state and his perception of happiness.
Well, one main character is surely the man in the moon. There might also be other characters depending on the story. Maybe there are some lunar creatures or other people who are somehow related to the man's adventure on the moon.
The main characters in 'the third man short story' are the ones that the story revolves around. You have the character who is sort of the central figure, let's call him Character A. He's likely in a certain situation, maybe he's in a new town or starting a new job. Then there's Character B, who is connected to Character A in some way, like they are neighbors or colleagues. And finally, the third man, who is the wildcard. He might be a figure from the past of either Character A or B, or he could be completely new and bring a whole new set of problems or revelations.
I don't know for sure as I haven't read it. But surely there is the silent man himself. There might also be people around him like his family members, friends or colleagues who play important roles in the story as they interact with him and are affected by his silence.
The main characters are likely the man and perhaps the wood itself could be considered in a way as it seems to be an important part of the story.
I'm not entirely sure without reading it again, but usually there would be the person who discovers the petrified man. There might also be some local characters like the town's gossip or an authority figure who has to deal with the situation.
Well, from the title, it's obvious that the main characters are the man and the cat.
The main character is the man on the ledge, of course. However, there could be a journalist covering the event, which could introduce the aspect of media and public perception. Also, there might be a building superintendent or someone who has some knowledge about the building where the ledge is located and their interaction with the situation could be part of the story.