EC Reading Notes: Peter Pan, Part F (Ch. 11-12)


In Chapter 11, we see a further development of some of the themes from Chapter 10. Now that their imaginary dinner is over, Wendy tells the whole crew a story about "the Darling family." She speaks of their dog and their loving parents. However, one day, the young children leave home. They can depend on their mother's unconditional love, though, and find the house open upon their return many years later. Peter disagrees about this being a quality of a mother's love, a feeling which frightens Wendy. She then decides that she and the boys must return home!
As I mentioned before, I could certainly use tones from this scene in order to pit Peter against Wendy and her brothers. This would continue their realization of Peter's corruption, since they suddenly have a desire to return home and Peter wants them to stay. Though this happens, I am also trying to create a situation in which Peter comes to grips with his own corruption and has a change of heart before he gets too carried away. (Perhaps Hook isn't actually fighting against Peter, and he has a hope that Peter will regain his innocence. Peter might have a brief realization of this when Hook loses his hand, and Hook's awareness of this pushes him to try and save Pan.)

In Chapter 12, Hook's motivations are revealed. While many think that he wants to kill Peter to avenge the loss of his hand, we actually find out that he hates Peter because of his arrogance. This is a crucial theme and one that I will be able to twist to fit my story. Many will think that Hook is after Pan because of the loss of his hand, which in part, is true. Instead, as in the original, Hook is after Pan because of his arrogance (synonymous with corruption?). However, Hook doesn't want to hurt Pan because of his arrogance. He actually just wants to protect Neverland, and somehow has hopes for changing Peter Pan for the better in the process.
The pirates beat a drum to fool the boys into thinking that the Indians have won the battle. They exit their hiding spot, and we are left in suspense while waiting for the next plot developments!

Bibliography:
"Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie - online link

Image Information: Peter Pan and Captain Hook, with the moon and Neverland in the background.
Link: Wikimedia

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