8 Questions
What did Peter do to showcase his flying skills to the Lost Boys?
He flew close to the water and touched each shark's tail
The Lost Boys could follow Peter's flying tricks with much success.
False
What was Peter's mistake in teaching the Lost Boys how to fly?
He forgot to show them how to stop
The Lost Boys felt rather _____________ when Peter was not with them.
lonely
Match the following characters with their actions:
Peter = Touched each shark's tail Wendy = Nipped a bit out of an eagle's mouth John = Suggested going straight on Michael = Suggested going back home
Why did Wendy remind John about the eagle's mouth?
Because Wendy wanted to emphasize that it took many tries
The Lost Boys were good at picking up food while flying.
True
What was one of the reasons why the Lost Boys couldn't go on without Peter?
They bumped against clouds and things without his guidance
Study Notes
Peter's Leadership
- Peter would play a game called "Follow My Leader" with the children, flying close to the water and touching each shark's tail.
- The children couldn't follow him successfully, and Peter would often look back to see how many tails they missed.
The Children's Reliance on Peter
- Wendy emphasized the importance of being nice to Peter, as they relied on him for guidance.
- The children realized that they wouldn't know how to stop flying if Peter left them.
- Peter had forgotten to teach them how to stop flying.
The Consequences of Losing Peter
- If Peter left, the children would have to go on flying without him, as they didn't know how to get back home.
- John suggested that they could go straight on and eventually come back to their own window, as the world is round.
- However, the children would have to figure out how to get food for themselves, which was a concern.
- Michael and John had some limited success in picking up food, but they struggled without Peter's guidance.
Peter's Independence
- Peter could fly much faster than the children and would often disappear from sight to have his own adventures.
- He would return, laughing and telling stories, but often forgot the details of what had happened.
- The children felt left out and lonely when Peter was away, and they resented not being able to share in his experiences.
Peter Pan's leadership role in guiding the children, with his unique games and guidance, and the children's reliance on him for flying and navigation.
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