It's hard to determine the main characters precisely without having read the story. However, the burning man is bound to be a central figure. There could be other supporting characters like a bystander who witnesses the burning man's situation, a friend or a foe who has a role in his story. Maybe there's a character who has a past connection with the burning man and that connection drives the plot forward.
I don't know since I haven't read it. There could be a protagonist who is directly involved with the 'burning chrome' situation.
I don't know for sure as I haven't read the story. But it could be the homeowners, perhaps a mother, father, and their children. Or it might be a single person who lives alone in the house.
Well, it could be that the 'burning man' in the story is a symbol. It might represent a passion that is consuming him, either literally or metaphorically. The short story could be exploring the consequences of this all - consuming passion, whether it leads to destruction or renewal. It could also be about a community or society's reaction to this 'burning man' figure, adding another layer of meaning to the story.
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.
In the 'barn burning story', the father is a central character. He is a symbol of the frustrated poor. His actions of barn burning are a reaction to the inequality he feels. The son is another main character. He witnesses his father's actions and is constantly in a state of internal conflict. He is influenced by his father's actions but also has his own sense of morality which makes him question what his father does. This internal conflict within the son is a major part of the story.
The main character is likely the lawnmower man himself. There may also be the people whose lawns he mows, like homeowners in the neighborhood.
Obviously, the main characters are the rent man, who comes to claim what is due, and the tenant. The rent man is a symbol of the financial obligation side, and the tenant represents the person facing that obligation. There might also be other minor characters like neighbors who could add context to the situation, but the focus is mainly on these two.
The main character is the umbrella man. There might also be the person to whom he tries to sell his umbrella.
The two main characters are the man and the donkey. The man might be the one who has the agency in the story, making decisions about where they go and what they do. The donkey, on the other hand, is an important part as it provides the means of transportation or labor. It might have its own personality, like being lazy or hard - working, which would influence the story's development.
As I haven't read the story, I can't be certain. But the man with the umbrella is surely one of the main characters. There might be other characters like people he meets on his way, such as a passer - by who notices his umbrella or someone he has an interaction with because of the umbrella.