I'm not sure without reading it specifically, but it could be a young protagonist. Often in stories like this, a young person is at the center, someone full of dreams and idealism.
Well, it might be about self - discovery. In the 'A Jar of Dreams Short Story', perhaps the jar is a metaphor for the hidden parts of a person. As the story progresses, the main character discovers more about themselves through the exploration related to the jar of dreams.
I think the story's theme is centered around the power of imagination and the importance of holding onto your dreams. The message is that dreams give meaning and direction to our lives, no matter how simple or grand they are.
Without having read 'A Jar of Dreams', it's difficult to name the exact main characters. But given Uchida's focus on Japanese - American life, we can assume there would be characters that represent different generations within a Japanese - American family. There may be a character who is at the center of the story, facing challenges related to cultural identity, growing up, and making their dreams come true. There might also be supporting characters such as teachers or community leaders who play important roles in the protagonist's journey.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read this exact 'the jar short story'. But generally, a short story about a jar could involve something being stored in the jar, like a memory, a secret, or a physical object. Maybe the jar is a central symbol that represents a character's desires or fears.
Not having read the story, the main characters could be anyone. It could be a single individual like an old hermit who has kept the jar for years. Or it could be a family, where the jar has been passed down through generations and different family members play different roles in relation to the jar. Maybe there's a young child in the family who is the first to truly understand the significance of the jar, while the adults have overlooked it.
The main theme could be about discovery. Maybe the blue jar represents something unique or precious that the characters in the story are searching for.
I'm not sure exactly as the story isn't widely known to me. But usually in a short story, there could be a protagonist who is likely to be closely associated with the blue jar, perhaps someone who discovers it.