Topic > Darker Elements in Peter Pan - 649

“Dying will be a terribly great adventure,” seems like a quote that would be found in anything but a children's story. However, it is uttered by the innocent Peter, in James Barrie's Peter Pan. This simplistic story of a boy who longs to stay young and his countless adventures has fascinated many children over the years, while intriguing many adults. At first glance, this story is simply a fun tale that captivates its young audience with magic and adventure, but beneath the surface it is filled with an entirely deeper meaning. The Other Meaning contains darker elements that are often lost on children who read it, including pirates, Tink, and the ever-constant element of death. At the age when children read Peter Pan, they don't think there's anything more to it than what's written. However, as the reader grows and becomes wiser, he is able to see elements of some literature, such as Peter Pan, that he was previously unable to understand. For example, many of the male figures in Peter Pan, such as the pirates, are clearly pedophiles. They spend their time chasing each other...