There could be a captain, a sailor, and some passengers.
Perhaps there is a family on the boat, like a father, mother, and their children. There might also be an old fisherman who has lots of stories to tell. And don't forget about the boat's cook, who is responsible for the food on board.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read this exact 'the boat short story'. But usually in boat - themed stories, there could be a captain who is in charge of the boat and making decisions. There might also be a crew member with a special skill or a passenger with a mysterious past.
There are four main characters. There is the captain, who is injured but still tries to lead. Then there is the cook, who provides some light - heartedness in the dire situation. The oiler is a strong and hard - working man. And there is also the correspondent, who is more of an observer and thinker among them.
It could involve beautiful views of the ocean, maybe some fishing, and the peace of being away from land.
Well, in this short story, the main events could be centered around the relationship between the people on the boat. For example, two strangers might meet on the boat and start sharing their life stories, which leads to a new friendship. There could also be a situation where they encounter bad weather and have to struggle to keep the boat safe. Maybe there are some interesting sea creatures that they encounter during their day on the boat, which makes the whole experience exciting and memorable.
Since I don't know the details of the 'little boat story', it could have characters like a sailor who sails the little boat. Maybe there's also a young boy who dreams of sailing in the little boat.
I don't know as I don't have details about this 'the boat story'. It could be fishermen if it's a fishing - related boat story.
I don't know as I haven't read it, but perhaps there is a sailor who takes care of the little boat.
The author of the short story Show Boat was Edna Ferber. Her work in this story was highly regarded for its unique plot and characters.
I don't know as I haven't read it, but they could be the vendors and the customers.
I'm not sure as you haven't given me more details about the story. But it could be a young protagonist, like a boy or a girl, who experiences something significant on this bright day.