There were an abundance of characters that impacted the story, Small Steps, such as Peg, Dr. Bevis, Tommy, family, and roommates. For example, Peg was the main character in the story and the story is based off of her journey and recovery from polio in 1949. Dr. Bevis was the one who motivated Peg to recover and walk again because of her childish actions and attitude. Tommy was one of her roommates at the University Hospital that let Peg realize how lucky she was to not be put in an iron lung. Tommy also allowed Peg to be thankful of her slow recovery from polio. In addition, Peg’s family impacted the story by motivating Peg during her recovery from polio. They brought presents and food to allow Peg to feel happy throughout her recovery. Lastly,
