Main / Direct CharacterThe Thirsty Crow – The protagonist of the story. He is clever, resourceful, and determined to solve his problem when he feels very thirsty.Supporting Characters / ElementsThe Pitcher (Jar) – The object that contained a little amount of water. It represents the challenge or obstacle in the crow’s way.The Stones (Pebbles) – They help the crow solve his problem by raising the water level in the pitcher.The Sun / Heat (sometimes mentioned in versions of the story) – The reason why the crow feels thirsty in the first place. So, the direct and main character is only the Crow, while the rest are considered supporting characters or elements that play a role in the development of the story.