There are also some self - centered characters. These characters usually create comical or thought - provoking situations because of their self - centeredness. For instance, a character might be so focused on his own small gains that he overlooks the bigger picture, leading to humorous or sometimes sad consequences. In Zoshchenko's stories, these characters help to illustrate the various aspects of human nature.
Often ordinary people. Like workers, clerks, and housewives. They are the ones who face different situations in their daily lives.
Some characters are representatives of the changing times. They might be young people trying to break free from old traditions or older people struggling to understand the new ways. Through these characters, Zoshchenko is able to show the clash between the old and the new in the society of his time, and how different generations coped with the changes around them.