who are the characters in how the grinch stole christmas

The main characters in the classic Christmas story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" are the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, Max, and the townspeople of Whoville. The Grinch is the main antagonist, a grumpy, green-skinned character who lives on a mountaintop overlooking Whoville. Cindy Lou Who is a young Whovillian who is kind and compassionate, despite the Grinch's efforts to steal Christmas from the town. Max is the Grinch's faithful dog, and the townspeople of Whoville are a community of happy, friendly people.