The most important character is the young man at the center of the story in 'the graduate novel'. His journey is what the whole novel is about. Then, there may be his friends. They might not be as central but still play a role in shaping his perspective or getting him into certain situations. There could also be an antagonist, someone who stands in his way or creates difficulties for him during his growth and self - discovery.
Obviously, one main character is the graduate. And the other is the monster.
I'm not sure exactly which 'amistad novel' you mean. But generally, there might be a protagonist who leads the struggle. There could also be a mentor - like figure.
Obviously, the butler himself is an important character. He is the central figure around which the story revolves. There might also be the employer or the master of the house, whose relationship with the butler is crucial to the plot.
Miss Deborah is quite important too. She is more strict and adheres strongly to the old ways and social hierarchies in the town. There is also Captain Brown. He brings a different perspective from the outside world into Cranford.
Mulan is the central figure. Then there are her comrades in the army. They play a role in her story as she has to interact with them while hiding her true identity. Her mother also has some significance as she is part of Mulan's family. The emperor at the end of the story is also an important character as he rewards Mulan for her service.
One important character is Olenin. He is an outsider who comes to the Cossack village and his experiences and interactions with the Cossacks are central to the story. Another is Maryanka, a Cossack woman who is an object of Olenin's affection.
There are several important characters. Stanley is the key character as the story is mostly about his experience at Camp Green Lake. His family, especially his great - grandfather, is important as their actions in the past are linked to Stanley's present. Zero is important as he and Stanley support each other. The Warden is significant as she represents the authority in the camp. And the other boys at the camp also play a role as they are part of the community Stanley is in and their interactions with him help shape the story.
In 'the pawnbroker novel', the pawnbroker is crucial. He has his own motives and ways of running the business. There are also likely some regular customers. These are the ones who keep coming back, and their relationship with the pawnbroker can be complex. Maybe there's a character who is a new customer, and their encounter with the pawnbroker can be a turning point in the story.
Winston Smith is a very important character. He is the protagonist who begins to question the totalitarian regime he lives under. Big Brother is also crucial, although more of a symbol of the all - seeing, all - controlling government.
Dante is the most important character. He is the protagonist who embarks on the journey through Hell. Virgil is also crucial. He acts as Dante's guide through the inferno, leading him and explaining the various sights and punishments. Beatrice is an important character as well. Although she doesn't appear directly in Hell for much of the story, she is Dante's love and her influence is what drives Dante to undertake this journey in the first place.