The document summarizes how the main character Peekay in the novel "The Power of One" is directly influenced and affected by the other characters he interacts with throughout the story. Hoppie, an early character, encourages Peekay's dreams despite their brief interaction. Geel Piet provides uncensored life lessons. The antagonist Botha tortures Peekay for being English, introducing feelings of inferiority that shape Peekay's development of using camouflage to blend in.