The Old House

Main Characters and Their Development

• The Old House - the main character, symbolizing the past and history. It stands on a street surrounded by new houses and piques the interest of a young boy living across the street. The Old House holds memories of former times and the people who lived there.
• The Boy - a curious and kind child living across from the old house. He is interested in the house's history and its inhabitants, leading to a friendship with the house's owner.
• The Old Man - an elderly man living in the old house. He is lonely and attached to memories of the past. The old man shares stories of his life and the house with the boy, helping him find a friend and feel less alone.