Well, without reading the novel, it's hard to say exactly. However, we can assume that there are at least two main types of characters. One would be the character who initiates the impersonation for some purpose, perhaps to gain access to something or someone. The other could be the character who is the target of the impersonation or is somehow related to the situation that calls for the impersonation. There may also be characters who play a role in uncovering the impersonation or those who are affected by it in various ways.
One great impersonation novel is 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' by Patricia Highsmith. It involves a character who is skilled at impersonating others to achieve his own ends. The story is full of psychological depth and suspense as the protagonist navigates different identities.
Well, it could be its unique plot. Maybe it has a really interesting way of presenting characters who are impersonating others, which creates a lot of intrigue and mystery.
In a great impersonation novel, the mystery of the false identity itself creates suspense. For example, in 'The Talented Mr. Ripley', the reader is constantly on edge wondering when Ripley's impersonations will be discovered. His ability to blend into different lives keeps the tension high.
In many great novels, there are also secondary characters who play important roles. They might be friends or foes of the main character, and they can influence the main character's decisions and actions. For example, a mentor figure could guide the protagonist, or an antagonist could create obstacles for them. Without more information about the particular 'the great novel', it's hard to name the exact main characters.
I'm not entirely sure about all the main characters, but there are some characters who play significant roles in driving the story forward.
Since I'm not familiar with 'the great tower novel', it's difficult to name the main characters. But it's possible that there is a young adventurer who stumbles upon the great tower. This character might be curious and determined to explore it. There could also be an old sage - like figure who knows some of the tower's history and helps or hinders the adventurer's journey. And perhaps there are some local villagers or townspeople who have their own relationships with the tower, either fearing it or having some superstitions about it.
I don't know since I haven't read it. It could be the great saint himself and perhaps his disciples or people he encountered during his journey.
Since the novel is about India, it might have characters that are involved in the freedom struggle. There could be a political leader type of character, a common man who gets caught up in the nationalistic fervor, and also a female character who represents the changing role of women in India during different historical periods. These characters would help to tell the story of India through different perspectives.
I don't know without reading the book. They could be ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances related to the great divide.
I don't know for sure as I haven't read it. It could be the great thief himself as the main character. Maybe there's also a detective or a rival thief who plays an important role.