The king is surely one of the main characters. He is the central figure around whom the story likely revolves.
Maybe there is a commoner who has a special encounter with the king. This commoner could bring a different perspective into the story. He or she might be a catalyst for change in the king's way of thinking or ruling, thus being an important character in the 'the king's lesson novel'.
Maybe there are also characters from the common folk. Their interactions with the king or their situations might be what prompt the king to learn certain lessons. For example, a poor peasant whose story makes the king realize the importance of economic equality in his kingdom.
In 'Lesson of the Wife's Story', the most prominent character is the wife. She is the one whose experiences, thoughts, and emotions are being told. Her husband or male counterpart is another key figure. The story is likely to revolve around their relationship, and he will be important as the other half of the relationship. He may be depicted as having an impact on her life, her self - perception, and the events that unfold in the story. Additionally, there could be other characters in the periphery like friends or family members who are mentioned in passing to provide context to their relationship.
Without reading the actual 'the lesson story', it's difficult to determine the main characters. However, if it's a story about family values, the main characters could be family members such as a mother, father, and their children. Or if it's a story set in a workplace, the main characters might be colleagues or a boss and an employee. There are so many possibilities depending on the genre and theme of the story.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read the novel. But typically in a romance novel, there would be a male and a female lead. They could be students taking Italian lessons perhaps, and through the lessons, they start to develop feelings for each other.
I don't have enough information to say who the main characters are in 'the lesson short story'.
The main character is surely the king's daughter. There could be other characters like her mother, the queen, if she is present in the story. Maybe there is a villain, someone who wants to harm the king's daughter or the kingdom. And there might be a loyal servant or friend of the daughter who helps her through difficult times.
Since I don't know the exact novel, it's hard to say. But likely, the king and the woman would be main characters.
I'm not sure specifically which 1990 novel by Stephen King you're referring to. But typically in his novels, there are often ordinary people who are thrust into extraordinary situations. There might be a protagonist who is the central figure in the story, facing off against some sort of antagonist, which could be a human with evil intentions or a supernatural entity.
I don't know specifically, but usually in a novel like this, there would be the 'king' character who is in control of the game. And then there would be the players who are the main focus as they struggle through the game.
It depends on the specific version of the novel. But usually, there are a group of students or young people who are the main participants in the King's Game.