I'm not entirely sure who all the main characters are without reading the book. However, it's likely that there are characters related to the historical settings in which the fat man is placed. These could be people from different social classes, like a nobleman who looks down on the fat man, or a poor beggar who has an unexpected encounter with him. There might also be family members or acquaintances of the fat man that are central to some of the stories, perhaps showing different sides of his personality or how he is perceived within his own social circle.
One possible theme could be the human condition. The 'fat man' might symbolize certain aspects of society or individuals within it, perhaps exploring how people are perceived or how they interact with the world around them.
There could be many 'fat men' in various history stories. Without more context, it's hard to be specific. It could be a character who was physically fat and had a significant role in a particular historical event or period.
Perhaps the 'fat man' was a religious figure. His significance could then be tied to his teachings and the influence he had on the religious community. His physical appearance might have been used in religious parables or stories within that community to teach lessons about humility, gluttony, or some other moral values. And his interactions with other religious leaders or his role in the development of religious institutions would be important aspects of his significance in the history of that religious group.
Obviously, the fat man is one of the main characters. But there might also be other characters who interact with him, like those who judge him or those who are his friends (if he has any in the story).
Well, it might be about the human condition in general. The fat man could be a symbol of the outsider in society. His story could show how society often marginalizes those who don't fit the 'normal' physical or social norms. The story could also be exploring the concept of self - acceptance in the face of social judgment.
One well - known 'fat man' in history could be Henry VIII. He was a large man and his size was notable. His lifestyle and overeating might have contributed to his corpulence. He played a significant role in English history, especially in relation to the Church of England and his many marriages.
It could be both. If it refers to a song, it's a story in the form of lyrics and music. 'Fat Bottomed Girls' by Queen is a well - known song that tells a sort of story about these girls. In a historical context, perhaps it could be related to body types that were considered in different historical periods, like in some eras where fuller figures were seen as a sign of beauty or fertility. But generally, when we first hear this phrase, we might think of the Queen song which is more of a fictional story set to music.
Some fat men in history stories were rulers. For example, Henry VIII as mentioned before. His rule was very important. He broke away from the Roman Catholic Church which changed the religious and political landscape in England forever. His size was part of his larger - than - life image as a king.
One possible theme could be abundance. Since it has 'fat time' in the title, it might be about times of plenty, whether it's in terms of resources, relationships or experiences.