who are the people in Miss Brill? And what are they like?

The people in "Miss Brill" are just other regular people that are at the park at the same time that she is. The first people that we are told about are the members of a band; however, readers aren't given much specific information about them. The next two people are the two people that are sharing Miss Brill's bench. One is a "fine old man in a velvet coat," and he is sitting silently with his hands clasped. The other person is an old woman. Readers are told that she is "big."
A bit later, readers are told about the children that are at the park. We get a bit of information about their clothing, and we are told that they are all "swooping and laughing." They are clearly having a good time. Miss Brill then takes special notice of the old people that sit silently on benches staring out at people. This always makes me chuckle. Miss Brill thinks they are odd-looking old people, yet she doesn't group herself in the same category despite the fact that she is doing the same thing. In general, the people that Miss Brill sees are completely ordinary people going about their business; however, to Miss Brill, they are all actors and actresses on a stage. She feels proud to be a part of it too.

Even she had a part and came every Sunday. No doubt somebody would have noticed if she hadn't been part of the performance after all.

Readers might think Miss Brill's actions and thoughts are cute or quaint. Her thoughts are most certainly harmless. That is what makes the ending so sad. The final couple that Miss Brill sees is a young couple that is in love. They are flirtatious with each other, yet they also find the time to make snide comments about Miss Brill and her clothing. Miss Brill is hurt deeply by their rude comments.

The box that the fur came out of was on the bed. She unclasped the necklet quickly; quickly, without looking, laid it inside. But when she put the lid on she thought she heard something crying.