320 Questions
What did Mrs. Darling say when Wendy brought her a flower at the age of two?
“Oh, why can’t you remain like this for ever.”
How did Mr. Darling win over Mrs. Darling's affections?
He took a cab and proposed before the others could.
What did Wendy realize at the age of two?
That she must grow up.
How is Mrs. Darling's romantic mind described?
Like the tiny boxes, one within the other, that come from the puzzling East.
What is Nana's role in the Darling family?
She is hired as a nurse for the children and is meticulous and caring.
What is Mr. Darling's area of expertise?
Stocks and shares
How does Mrs. Darling's bookkeeping change after having children?
She starts making mistakes
What causes financial strain on the Darling family?
The number of children
How does Nana ensure the children's proper behavior and care?
She is strict and disciplined
What is Nana's attitude towards maintaining propriety and correct conduct?
She is particular about it
What causes occasional unease for Mr. Darling in relation to Nana?
Her admiration for him
What disrupts the peaceful family life of the Darlings?
The arrival of Peter Pan
How does Mrs. Darling first learn about Peter Pan?
While tidying up the children's minds
What is Mr. Darling's concern regarding the neighbors?
Their opinions
How does the Darling family feel about Mr. Darling?
Mrs. Darling and the children adore him
What is Nana's attitude towards traditional remedies and the children's well-being?
She is well-versed in traditional remedies and dedicated to the children's well-being
Who finds leaves near the window and suspects someone entering the house?
Mrs. Darling
Who claims to have seen leaves near the window but is dismissed by Mrs. Darling?
Wendy
What does Mrs. Darling find about the leaves near the window?
They are from a non-native tree
Who falls asleep by the fire and has a dream about a strange boy breaking into the nursery?
Mrs. Darling
Who wakes up to find a boy in the room, whom she recognizes as Peter Pan?
Mrs. Darling
Who manages to grab Peter Pan's shadow?
Nana, the dog-nurse
What do Mr. and Mrs. Darling regret on a particular Friday?
Their actions
Who expresses regrets over the events of that night?
Nana, the dog-nurse
Who do Mr. and Mrs. Darling blame for the events that occurred on the Friday night?
Themselves
Who searches for evidence of a strange visitor but finds none?
Mrs. Darling
Who decides to keep Peter Pan's shadow in a drawer?
Mrs. Darling
Who recalls the events of the fateful Friday night, full of regret and guilt?
Mr. and Mrs. Darling
What does the text compare the nightly routine of a mother to?
Tidying up drawers
How is the Neverland described?
An island with varied features
What does Mrs. Darling doubt the existence of?
Peter Pan
Who does Wendy attribute the leaves found on the nursery floor to?
Peter's visits
What does the text highlight about the children's adventures in Neverland?
They can have strange adventures without being troubled by them
What does Wendy believe about Peter's nighttime visits?
He visits the nursery and plays on his pipes
What does Mr. Darling dismiss the idea of Peter Pan as?
Nonsense
What does the concept of Neverland represent?
A place for children's adventures
What does the text highlight about the children's minds while they sleep?
A mother tidies up their thoughts for the next day
What does Wendy's belief in Peter's visits challenge?
The adults' skepticism and rationality
What is the Neverland depicted as?
Confusing and constantly changing
What does the text do in setting the stage for Neverland?
Blurs the lines between reality and imagination
What causes a significant amount of distress and frustration for Mr. Darling?
His struggle with tying his tie
Who skillfully ties Mr. Darling's tie, leading to a moment of relief and lightheartedness in the nursery?
Mrs. Darling
What does Mrs. Darling express a desire for during the evening?
A third child
Who is involved in an unfortunate collision during the events in the nursery?
Nana
What is Nana's role in the events unfolding in the nursery?
Nurse to the children
What does the narrative delve into, revealing the affectionate interactions and underlying tensions between the characters?
Family dynamics
What does Mr. Darling express regret over in the family's reminiscence?
His behavior
What does the narrative offer glimpses into, shedding light on the personalities and dynamics within the family?
Family's relationships
What do Nana's interactions with the children illustrate about her significance in the household?
Her emotional impact on the family
What does the narrative provide a detailed portrayal of, offering insights into the characters' emotions and relationships?
Family's evening
What does Mr. Darling's emotional reaction to his tie issues demonstrate about his character?
Complex and multifaceted
What initially describes the evening in the nursery before it takes a turn?
Uneventful
What does Wendy suggest about Peter's visits at night?
She believes that Peter comes to visit them at night
What does Nana's silence indicate to the children?
That someone was entering the house
What does the text suggest about the children's reaction to the grown-up world?
They are curious and crafty in listening for sounds from the grown-up world
What does John do when Nana is brought into the nursery by Liza?
He takes command and instructs everyone to hide quickly
What prevents Tinker Bell from putting out her light?
She can't control it; it goes out when she falls asleep
What do the lost boys, including Tootles, carry as they move through the island?
A hand on their dagger and forbidden to look like Peter
What causes tension when the group decides to carry Tinker Bell in John's hat?
Tinker Bell dislikes being obligated to Wendy
What drives Tinker Bell to manipulate Wendy, leading her to a dangerous situation?
Jealousy of Wendy
What happens when the pirates fire at the group?
A tremendous crash occurs
What is Tootles noted as among the lost boys?
The most unfortunate of the group
What happens to Wendy, Peter, and Tinker Bell after the chaos caused by the pirates?
They end up separated from the others
What brings life back to Neverland when Peter returns?
Various factions on the island searching for each other
What does Tinker Bell's inability to sleep unless she's sleepy frustrate?
John
What do the companions realize they don't have to carry Tinker Bell in?
A pocket
What do the lost boys, pirates, redskins, and beasts engage in on the island?
Actively searching for each other
What leads to a significant crash during the group's journey?
The pirates firing at them
What does Wendy find unsatisfactory about Peter's memory of her?
He needs to be reminded of her name constantly
What does Peter do to entertain himself during the journey to Neverland?
Uses various methods to entertain himself
What does the group struggle with during their journey to Neverland?
Food and constantly bumping into clouds without Peter's guidance
What does Wendy try to remind the boys to be towards Peter?
Polite
What does John believe will eventually bring them back to their own window?
The world being round
What does Peter do when the group faces the danger of falling asleep while flying?
Finds it amusing when they fall and saves them at the last moment
What does Peter point out upon their arrival in Neverland?
The location where all the arrows are pointing
What does Peter do when he goes off on his own adventures, sometimes forgetting about the others?
Entertains himself by exploring and having fun
What does Wendy express concern about regarding Peter's method of obtaining food?
The odd way of obtaining food
What does the group face during their journey to Neverland?
Hunger, cold, and warmth
What does Wendy discover about Peter's ability to sleep in the air?
He is light enough to sleep in the air
What does the group feel when Peter is not with them during their journey?
Lonely
What do the children observe as they arrive at Neverland?
Familiar landmarks and animals
What do the children express upon learning about Captain Hook?
Fear and hesitation
Why do the children huddle close to Peter as they fly over the island?
For comfort and reassurance
What does Peter offer the children as an adventure on the island?
To kill a pirate, Captain Hook
Why do the children urge Peter to send Tinker Bell away?
They believe she is leading them into danger
What does Peter reveal about Captain Hook?
He has a hook for a hand and is formidable
What do the children recognize the sun as when they arrive at Neverland?
A familiar friend
Why does Peter make the children promise to leave Captain Hook to him in open fight?
To protect the children from danger
What do the children observe about the Neverland as night falls?
It becomes dark and threatening
How does Peter sense the forces opposing their landing?
Intuitively, without any visible signs
What does Tinker Bell's presence initially do for the children?
Puts them at ease and comforts them
How do the children describe their progress as they fly over the island?
Slow and labored
What enables the children to fly in the nursery with Peter Pan?
Thinking lovely thoughts
How do the children express their reaction to successfully flying around the room?
Delight
Where does Peter Pan lead the children to by flying 'second to the right, and straight on till morning'?
Neverland
What does the text emphasize about the narrative of 'Peter Pan'?
The allure of a fantastical and carefree existence
How are the elements of flying, fairy dust, and adventure described in the text?
Enchanting and whimsical
What does the text capture about the flight of the children with Peter Pan to the Neverland?
The magical and enchanting experience
What does Peter Pan use to enable the children to fly?
Fairy dust
How do the children react to Peter Pan's mention of mermaids and pirates?
Eagerly agree to go on an adventure
What does the text highlight about the escapism in 'Peter Pan'?
Creating a world where children can experience the freedom of flight
What is the primary focus of the narrative in 'Peter Pan'?
The enchanting and whimsical adventures of Peter Pan and the Darling children
What does the flight of the children with Peter Pan symbolize in the text?
The allure of a magical and carefree existence
What does the text offer glimpses into, shedding light on the personalities and dynamics within the family?
The affectionate interactions and underlying tensions between the characters
What does Peter consider doing after realizing Wendy is dead?
Hopping off in a comic sort of way till he was out of sight of her
What does Peter realize about his ability to strike Tootles with the arrow?
He cannot strike, feeling awe and something staying his hand
What saves Wendy's life after being struck by the arrow?
Peter's kiss, which was on a chain around her neck
Who is the first to realize that Wendy is still alive after being struck by the arrow?
Nibs, who notices Wendy raising her arm
What does Peter use as a knocker for the house they build for Wendy?
Tootles' shoe
Who does Peter measure for hollow trees the next day?
Wendy, John, and Michael
What do they use as stools in the home under the ground?
Mushrooms
What do they do to the Never tree trying to grow in the room?
They saw the trunk through every morning
What does Wendy do while the boys sleep in the great bed in the home under the trees?
She sleeps in the little house
What does Peter do while Wendy tells the boys the story of Cinderella?
He stands guard outside
What does Wendy discover about each family member in their tree?
Each family member must fit in their tree
Where does Peter Pan build a home for Wendy and the boys?
Under the ground
What does Tootles use as a knocker for the house they build for Wendy?
His shoe
What does Wendy tuck the boys into at the home under the trees?
The great bed
What does Peter measure Wendy, John, and Michael for the next day?
Hollow trees
What does the home under the ground consist of?
One large room with a floor for fishing and mushrooms used as stools
What do the Lost Boys do to help Wendy's delicate state of health?
They build a little house around her
Who pretends to be a doctor and treats Wendy's illness?
Slightly, one of the Lost Boys
What materials do the Lost Boys use to build the house around Wendy?
Branches sticky with red sap and moss
What does Wendy sing about while the Lost Boys build the house around her?
Describing a pretty house with red walls and a mossy green roof
What do the Lost Boys eagerly fulfill for Wendy while building the house?
Her wishes for the house
Who arrives and is relieved to find Peter?
John and Michael, Wendy's brothers
What does Tinker Bell do in response to Wendy's actions?
She is upset with Wendy for raising her arm and does not want to show gratitude
What does Peter do to help Wendy's health?
He is busy measuring Wendy's size to build a suitable house for her
What does Wendy express her desire for in the house being built?
Gay windows with roses and babies peeping out
What do the Lost Boys consider themselves to be in relation to Wendy?
Her servants
What does Wendy do while the Lost Boys build the house around her?
She seems to be moving and singing in her sleep
Who builds a little house around Wendy?
Peter Pan and the Lost Boys
Where did the boys build a table?
From a growing tree
What did Wendy use to hang her washing?
Strings made of fiber
Where did Michael sleep?
In a hammock
Where did Tinker Bell have her apartment?
In the wall
What was in Tink's chamber?
A chandelier from Tiddlywinks and a Puss-in-boots mirror
Who dictated the cooking based on his whims?
Peter
What did Wendy do after the boys went to bed?
Sewed and darned
What was Wendy confident about regarding her parents?
They would always keep the window open for her to fly back by
What did Wendy try to fix in the boys' minds?
The old life
Who replied to every question on the examination papers, hoping to come out first?
Slightly
Who did not compete in the examination?
Peter
What did the boys use to saw off the trunk of the growing tree?
A door
What does the mermaids' lagoon represent for the children in 'Peter Pan'?
A place for mermaid games and spending long summer days
What is the primary focus of the narrative in 'Peter Pan'?
The children's imaginative games and activities on the island
What does Tinker Bell attempt to do with Wendy in 'Peter Pan'?
Transport Wendy on a floating leaf to the mainland
What do Peter's adventures include in 'Peter Pan'?
Saving Tiger Lily's life and defying the lions
What do the children often do at the mermaids' lagoon in 'Peter Pan'?
Play mermaid games and spend long summer days
What is the lagoon described as in 'Peter Pan'?
A shapeless pool of lovely pale colors that the children visit
What do Peter and Wendy invent in 'Peter Pan'?
A new game pretending not to have adventures
What does Wendy do after some of Peter's adventures in 'Peter Pan'?
Bathes Peter's head, but is never quite sure if they truly happened
What are Peter's adventures often characterized by in 'Peter Pan'?
Uncertainty and changing sides in a fight
What does Peter Pan despise about mothers, except for Wendy?
Their ability to tell stories
What is the special place the children often spend time at on the island?
The mermaids' lagoon
What adventure does the narrative ultimately choose to tell?
The mermaids' lagoon visit
What does Tinker Bell attempt to do with Wendy?
Transport her on a floating leaf to the mainland
What does Peter's adventures include, among other things?
Saving Tiger Lily's life and defying the lions
What do the children play and spend long summer days doing at the mermaids' lagoon?
Playing mermaid games
What is the mermaids' lagoon described as?
A heavenly moment with lovely pale colors
What does Peter Pan despise about mothers, except for Wendy?
Their ability to tell stories
What is the special place the children often spend time at on the island?
The mermaids' lagoon
What adventure does the narrative ultimately choose to tell?
The mermaids' lagoon visit
What does Tinker Bell attempt to do with Wendy?
Transport her on a floating leaf to the mainland
What does Peter's adventures include, among other things?
Saving Tiger Lily's life and defying the lions
What does Peter use to create a sail for his makeshift boat?
A stave
What happens to the nest after Peter's hat becomes a great success?
The bird abandons the nest
What reaction does Wendy have to the children being several hours late for bed?
She is scandalized by the lateness
What do the Never birds now build in the shape of their nests?
With a broad brim
What does Peter bring for Wendy's children?
Nuts and the correct time
What does Michael do when Peter whispers to Curly?
Instantly complains
What do Peter and the first twin pretend to do, causing Peter to pretend to be scandalized?
Dance
What do Peter and Wendy pretend it is before deciding to dance?
Saturday night
What worries Wendy about her age and Peter's feelings?
Wendy's age and Peter's feelings towards her
What does Peter apologize for regarding the children?
Not being their real father
Who has a tense exchange with Wendy?
Tinker Bell
What do they do before Wendy's good-night story?
Sing and dance
Where does Wendy begin her story?
With Michael at her feet and seven boys in the bed
What does Peter do with his gun when Wendy simpers?
Hangs it up
What does the first twin want to do?
Dance
What do Peter and Wendy share by the fire?
A sweet moment
What does Tootles do when the lost boys threaten Wendy?
He stands up for Wendy with dignity
How does Peter Pan react when Wendy invites the boys to come with her and offers to have her parents adopt them?
He refuses to go with Wendy and plays heartlessly on his pipes
What does Tinker Bell initially refuse to do regarding Wendy?
Take Wendy on a journey
How do the lost boys react to the thought of Wendy leaving?
They are dejected
What does Wendy try to persuade Peter to do before bidding farewell?
Come with them
What does Peter emphasize when bidding Wendy and the boys farewell?
He has something important to do
What does Peter arrange for the redskins to do regarding Wendy?
Guide her through the wood
What does Wendy offer to do for the lost boys before leaving?
Have her parents adopt them
What does Tinker Bell eventually do regarding Wendy?
Take her on a journey
What does Peter do when Wendy tries to persuade him to come with them?
He refuses to go with Wendy and plays heartlessly on his pipes
What does Wendy invite the boys to do before leaving the Neverland?
Come with her
What does Tootles do when Wendy offers to have her parents adopt the lost boys?
Eagerly accept Wendy's invitation
What do the redskins refer to Peter as?
The Great White Father
Who tries to perform a trick to gain attention during the chaotic behavior of the children?
Tootles
What does Wendy do to maintain order at the make-believe tea party?
Enforces rules of politeness and complaint resolution
What is the Night of Nights approaching in the story?
A time when the redskins and children are preparing for potential attacks
Who does Wendy remain loyal to despite sympathizing with the boys?
Peter
What do the redskins show reverence to Peter as, but are not as respectful to the other boys?
The Great White Father
What causes frustration for Wendy during the chaotic behavior of the children?
The children's chaotic behavior
What signals a change in the familiar scene in the underground home at the end of the chapter?
The arrival of their 'father'
What does the make-believe tea party involve?
Engaging in noisy and chaotic behavior
What do the redskins and children prepare for as the Night of Nights approaches?
Potential attacks
What do the redskins do after Peter saves Tiger Lily from a terrible fate?
Become friends with Peter
Who does Tootles try to gain attention from during the chaotic behavior of the children?
The other boys
What causes the children to become alarmed and want to go home?
Peter's story about his mother forgetting about him and another child
What does Wendy ask Peter to do when the children want to go home?
Make the necessary arrangements to go home
How does Peter show his anger when the children decide to go home?
Intentionally breathes quickly in his tree
What is the significance of Nana in the story?
She is the children's faithful nurse who is chained up by Mr. Darling
What does Wendy tell the children about their mother's actions while they are in Neverland?
Their mother would always leave the window open for them to fly back by
What prompts the children to believe in a mother's love?
Wendy's assurance about their mother leaving the window open
What does Peter become agitated about during Wendy's storytelling?
His own memories of being forgotten by his mother
Why do the children eventually decide to go home from Neverland?
They fear their mother might be in half mourning
What causes tension and alarm among the children, leading them to want to go home?
Peter's unsettling story about his mother
What is the turning point that leads the children to decide to go home?
Peter's unsettling story about his mother
What is the children's primary concern when they express their desire to go home?
Their mother might be in half mourning
What did Hook do when he found himself alone in the fast falling night?
Tiptoed to Slightly’s tree to ensure it provided him with a passage
How did Hook plan to convey the captives to the ship?
Using the little house as a conveyance carried by pirates
What did the jet of smoke from the little house's chimney symbolize?
Defiance towards Hook
What did the gentle breeze do when Hook remained brooding with dark thoughts?
Played refreshingly through his hair
What does Hook do after finding an obstacle at Slightly’s tree?
He adds a virulent poison to Peter's medicine
What does Hook avoid doing while adding poison to Peter's medicine?
Glancing at Peter to avoid spilling the poison
Who wakes Peter up in the story?
Tink, excited and stained with mud
What does Peter's response to the visitor's request to be let in show?
His cautious nature and readiness to defend himself
What does Hook emerge as after poisoning Peter?
The very spirit of evil, donning his hat and cloak
What is the atmosphere when Peter wakes up to Tink's visit?
Sinister and tense
What do Peter's dreams in the story relate to?
The riddle of his existence
What stirs Hook despite his malevolent intent towards Peter?
The idyllic nature of the scene
What does Hook find preventing him from easily reaching Peter?
The door of Slightly’s tree
What does Hook do as he leaves after poisoning Peter?
Don his hat and cloak and mutter to himself
What does Peter's impertinent appearance as he sleeps do to Hook?
Steel Hook despite his stirred emotions
What does Hook find an obstacle in the form of?
The door of Slightly’s tree
What causes panic among the pirates and Captain Hook on the ship?
The ticking of the crocodile
What recurring themes are highlighted in the boys' actions and decisions?
Friendship and loyalty
What does Wendy demonstrate when confronted by Captain Hook and the pirates?
Courage and defiance
What is highlighted about Captain Hook's character during the encounter with the crocodile?
His vulnerability and fear
What serves as a symbolic and literal threat, causing a shift in power dynamics and triggering fear among the pirates?
The ticking of the crocodile
What do the boys refuse to renounce, angering the pirates?
Their allegiance to the King
What initially causes the boys to rush to see the crocodile climbing aboard the ship?
The sound of the ticking crocodile
What is the primary emotion displayed by Wendy when tied to the mast?
Defiance
What does Captain Hook seek when he is terrified of the crocodile?
Shelter from the approaching threat
What does the ticking of the crocodile signify for the pirates and Captain Hook?
The impending threat of the crocodile
What does Wendy's protection of the boys and defiance against the pirates demonstrate?
Her courage and determination
What is the primary reaction of the boys when the crocodile's ticking is heard?
Frozen with fear
What does Tinker Bell believe can save her from the poisoned medicine?
Children believing in fairies
What does Peter use to search for guidance left by the children during his quest?
Forest lore taught by Tiger Lily and Tinker Bell
What does the Jolly Roger, the pirate ship, represent in the text?
A cannibal of the seas
What does Peter do to ensure Tinker Bell's recovery from drinking the poisoned medicine?
Asks all children dreaming of Neverland to clap if they believe
What does Peter regret during his perilous quest to rescue Wendy?
The names he gave to the island's birds
What is the appearance of the pirate ship, the Jolly Roger, described as?
Foul and detestable
What does Tinker Bell sacrifice herself for?
To save Peter from the poisoned medicine
What does Tinker Bell's light fading indicate?
Her weakening condition
What does Peter swear to do while crawling forward like a snake?
Defeat Hook
What does Tinker Bell believe can make her well again?
Children believing in fairies
What does the ship, the Jolly Roger, represent in the text?
A cannibal of the seas
What does Tinker Bell's sacrifice of drinking the poisoned medicine symbolize?
Selfless love for Peter
What troubles Captain Hook the most?
The concept of good form
What does Captain Hook contemplate in his darkest hours?
A dying speech
What does Captain Hook almost do to Smee?
Claw him for being good form
What does Captain Hook do when his dogs break into a bacchanalian dance?
Regain composure
What does Captain Hook announce about the prisoners?
Six will walk the plank
Who steps forward to follow Wendy's instructions to not irritate Captain Hook unnecessarily?
Tootles
What does Captain Hook feel deeply alone despite?
His hour of triumph
What does Captain Hook wonder about little children's perception of Smee?
Why they find Smee lovable
What does Captain Hook do while the prisoners are being dragged from the hold?
Lolls at his ease and hums a rude song
What does Captain Hook almost do to Smee for being good form?
Claw him
What does Captain Hook contemplate in his darkest hours?
A dying speech
What does Captain Hook feel troubled by?
The fact that no little children love him
What did Peter think Mrs. Darling wanted him to do?
Unbar the window
What was the tune that Peter did not know but recognized as saying 'Come back, Wendy'?
Home, Sweet Home
What did Peter do after unbarred the window for Wendy and her brothers?
He flew away with Tink
What did Peter believe was the reason why he and Mrs. Darling couldn't both have Wendy?
He was fond of Wendy too
What did Wendy and Jane use to create a tent for storytelling?
A sheet
What was the name of Wendy's daughter?
Jane
Who did Wendy's father sell the nursery to?
Jane's father
What happened to Nana, the dog?
Passed away
What did Wendy feel when Peter appeared as a little boy?
Helpless and guilty
What did Wendy and Jane do while creating a tent with a sheet?
Whisper stories
Who became a distant memory to Wendy as she grew up?
Peter
What did Wendy's daughter, Jane, wish she could be?
Carefree like Wendy as a little girl
What did the encounter with Peter Pan bring for Wendy?
A mix of emotions
What did Wendy and Jane use to create a tent for storytelling?
A sheet
What did Wendy share with Jane, reliving the adventures of Neverland?
Stories of Peter Pan
What did Wendy's inner conflict between her adult self and her past reveal?
Evident in her interaction with Peter
What does Peter plan to do after leaving Neverland?
Live with Tinker Bell in a tree house
What promise does Peter make to Wendy before leaving?
To let Wendy visit him for a week each year for spring cleaning
What causes Wendy to become disillusioned about Peter's existence?
Michael's suggestion that Peter might not exist
What happens when Peter returns for spring cleaning the following year?
He is unaware that he had missed a year
What does Wendy feel guilty about?
Growing up and winning a prize for general knowledge
What does Peter take with him from Mrs. Darling?
Mrs. Darling's kiss
What happens to the boys after they return to school?
They gradually lose the ability to fly
What does Mrs. Darling offer to Peter?
Adoption
What does Wendy explain to Peter about fairies?
The birth of new fairies and the different types of fairies
What does Peter forget about after leaving Neverland?
Tinker Bell and Captain Hook
What does Michael suggest about Peter's existence?
Peter might not exist
What does Peter agree to let Wendy do after leaving Neverland?
Visit him for a week each year for spring cleaning
What initially causes confusion and disbelief when the children return to the nursery?
They find their father sleeping in the kennel
What does Mr. Darling feel like in his own house when the other boys ask to be taken in?
A 'cypher'
What does Peter Pan briefly do when he appears at the window to say goodbye to Wendy?
He bids her goodbye without expressing any desire to discuss a 'sweet subject' about her with her parents
What do the other boys express their desire to do when they are taken in by Mr. Darling?
Fit in
What does Mrs. Darling initially think when she returns to the nursery and sees the children?
It's a dream
What does the text conclude with the idea of?
Wendy growing up and the fate of the other boys
What does Mr. Darling do after the other boys express their desire to fit in?
Leads them in a merry dance through the house
What does Peter Pan not express any desire to discuss with Wendy's parents?
A 'sweet subject' about her
What do the other boys ask Mrs. Darling to do when they come up to the nursery?
To have them too
What does Mrs. Darling start doing when the children decide to surprise her by pretending they never left?
Playing the piano
What does Mr. Darling initially feel like when the other boys ask to be taken in?
A 'cypher'
What happens when Mrs. Darling returns to the nursery and sees the children?
She initially thinks it's a dream
What does Wendy confess to Peter about her age and marital status?
She is old and married with a baby
What is the reason for Peter's visit to Wendy's house?
To take his mother to the Neverland
What is Jane's reaction when Peter introduces himself to her?
She bows to him from the bed
How does Wendy feel when she watches Peter and Jane fly away together?
Forlornly
What does Wendy see happening to herself as she watches Peter and Jane fly away?
Her hair becoming white and her figure becoming little again
What is the significance of Margaret in the story?
She is to be Peter's mother in the future
What does Jane believe about Peter's need for a mother?
He does so need a mother
How does Jane feel about Peter's need for a mother?
She is interested
What does Wendy do when she finds Peter sitting on the bed-post crowing gloriously?
She rushes to the window
What does Wendy admit to Jane when Peter and Jane are flying around the room?
No one knows Peter's need for a mother so well as I
What does Jane say when Wendy expresses her desire to go with Peter and Jane?
You see you can't fly
What does Wendy do when she watches Peter and Jane receding into the sky?
She sighs
Study Notes
"The Darling Family's Evening and Mr. Darling's Tie Trouble"
- The Darling family recalls a dreadful evening in an empty nursery, reminiscing about the events that took place, including Nana's role as a nurse to the children.
- Mr. Darling, Nana, and Mrs. Darling all play significant roles in the events unfolding in the nursery, with Mr. Darling expressing frustration and Nana being involved in an unfortunate collision.
- The evening is described as uneventful initially, with Nana preparing for Michael's bath, but it takes a turn when Michael refuses to go to bed, leading to a tense situation.
- Mrs. Darling, dressed in her evening gown, interacts with her children and expresses a desire for a third child, showing a tender side to her character.
- Mr. Darling's struggle with tying his tie becomes a focal point of the evening, causing a significant amount of distress and frustration for him.
- Despite Mr. Darling's tie troubles, Mrs. Darling skillfully ties it for him, leading to a moment of relief and lightheartedness in the nursery.
- Mr. Darling's emotional reaction to his tie issues and his subsequent change in demeanor demonstrate his complex and multifaceted character.
- The narrative delves into the family dynamics, revealing the affectionate interactions and the underlying tensions between the characters, particularly in the context of Mr. Darling's outburst.
- The family's reminiscence includes the children's fond memories and Mr. Darling's regret over his behavior, highlighting the emotional depth and complexity of the characters.
- The text offers glimpses into the family's relationships and the individual traits of Mr. and Mrs. Darling, shedding light on their personalities and the dynamics within the family.
- Nana's role as a nurse and her interactions with the children, particularly Michael, illustrate her significance in the household and the emotional impact of the events on the family.
- The narrative provides a detailed portrayal of the family's evening, offering insights into the characters' emotions, relationships, and the events that transpire, creating a rich and layered storytelling experience.
Peter Pan and the Darling Family
- Liza, in a bad temper, is interrupted from mixing Christmas puddings by Nana’s suspicions and takes her to the nursery.
- Nana, a dog, is tied up by Liza, but she breaks free and alerts Mr. and Mrs. Darling that something terrible is happening in the nursery.
- The children, John, Michael, and Wendy, are in the nursery with Peter Pan.
- Peter Pan shows the children how to fly by thinking lovely thoughts and sprinkling them with fairy dust.
- The children successfully fly around the room and express their delight.
- Peter Pan lures the children to go out by mentioning mermaids and pirates, and they eagerly agree to go on an adventure.
- Mr. and Mrs. Darling, along with Nana, rush to the nursery but arrive too late as Peter and the children have already flown away.
- Peter leads the children to the Neverland by flying "second to the right, and straight on till morning."
- The text is from Chapter IV of "Peter Pan," and it captures the magical flight of the children with Peter Pan to the Neverland.
- The story is filled with enchanting and whimsical elements, including flying, fairy dust, and the promise of a thrilling adventure.
- The narrative highlights the escapades of Peter Pan and the Darling children, emphasizing the allure of a fantastical and carefree existence.
- The text showcases the escapism and wonder that "Peter Pan" is known for, creating a world where children can experience the freedom of flight and embark on exciting journeys.
Inside the Neverland Home
- The boys built a table from a growing tree, using a door and then sawing off the trunk for more space.
- The room had an enormous fireplace, where Wendy hung her washing on strings made of fiber.
- The boys slept in a tilted bed against the wall, except for Michael who was hung up in a basket.
- Tinker Bell had a private apartment in the wall, with a tiny curtain to separate it from the rest of the home.
- Tink's chamber was exquisite, with a chandelier from Tiddlywinks and a Puss-in-boots mirror.
- Wendy was constantly busy with the boys, spending whole weeks never above ground.
- Peter's whims dictated the cooking, sometimes resulting in make-believe meals.
- Wendy sewed and darned after the boys went to bed, finding it a breathing time for herself.
- Wendy was confident that her parents would always keep the window open for her to fly back by.
- Wendy tried to fix the old life in the boys' minds by setting them examination papers on it.
- Slightly replied to every question on the examination papers, hoping to come out first, but his answers were ridiculous.
- Peter did not compete in the examination.
Adventures on the Island of Peter Pan
- Peter Pan despises all mothers except Wendy and cannot write or spell
- Peter and Wendy invent a new game pretending not to have adventures
- Peter's adventures are often uncertain and sometimes involve changing sides in a fight
- Wendy bathes Peter's head after some adventures, but is never quite sure if they truly happened
- The boys have many adventures on the island, some involving redskins and pirates
- The mermaids' lagoon is a special place the children often spend time at
- The lagoon is described as a shapeless pool of lovely pale colors that the children visit
- The children play mermaid games and spend long summer days on the lagoon
- Peter's adventures include saving Tiger Lily's life and defying the lions
- Tinker Bell attempts to transport Wendy on a floating leaf to the mainland
- The narrative considers which adventure to tell, ultimately choosing the mermaids' lagoon
- The lagoon is described as a heavenly moment, where one might see the surf and hear the mermaids singing
Peter Pan Story Summary
- Wendy narrates the story of Mr. and Mrs. Darling and their three children who flew away to Neverland
- The children had a faithful nurse named Nana, but Mr. Darling chained her up, so the children flew away
- The children stayed in Neverland, where the lost children are, and had a lovely time
- Wendy tells the children that their mother would always leave the window open for them to fly back by
- Wendy then takes a peep into the future and describes a happy reunion with their parents
- The children are pleased with the story, believing in a mother's love
- Peter becomes agitated and tells them a story about his mother forgetting about him and another child in his bed
- The children become alarmed and want to go home, fearing their mother might be in half mourning
- Wendy asks Peter to make the necessary arrangements to go home
- Peter, feeling angry at grown-ups, intentionally breathes quickly in his tree
- The children eventually decide to go home, worried about their mother
- Peter shows his anger by breathing quickly, though he does care about the situation
Captain Hook's Inner Turmoil
- Captain Hook is depicted as a pathetic and unaware figure who elicits pity even from strong men, and he is deeply dejected despite his hour of triumph.
- Hook is profoundly alone and feels socially superior to his dogs, and he is troubled by the concept of good form, which he considers the most important thing.
- He is haunted by the question of whether he has been good form and feels tortured by the problem, leading to a perspiration-dripping, tallow countenance.
- Hook experiences a presentiment of his early death and expresses regret for his ambition, contemplating a dying speech and referring to himself in the third person in his darkest hours.
- He is troubled by the fact that no little children love him, and he wonders why they find Smee lovable, pursuing the mystery like a sleuth-hound.
- Hook is about to claw Smee for being good form but stops, realizing it would be bad form, and falls forward like a cut flower, only to regain composure when his dogs break into a bacchanalian dance.
- Hook orders the wretched prisoners to be dragged from the hold, except Wendy, and seems unconscious of their presence, lolling at his ease and humming a rude song while fingering a pack of cards.
- He announces that six of the prisoners will walk the plank, but he has room for two cabin boys, and Tootles steps forward politely, following Wendy's instructions to not irritate him unnecessarily.
"Return to the Nursery and the Other Boys"
- The children return to their nursery and find their father sleeping in the kennel, causing confusion and disbelief.
- Mrs. Darling starts playing the piano, and the children decide to surprise her by pretending they never left.
- When Mrs. Darling returns to the nursery and sees the children, she initially thinks it's a dream.
- The children reassure Mrs. Darling that they are real, and Mr. Darling wakes up to share the joy.
- The other boys, who were waiting below, come up to ask Mrs. Darling to have them too.
- Mr. Darling is initially hesitant about having the other boys, feeling like a "cypher" in his own house.
- The boys reassure Mr. Darling that they don't consider him a "cypher" and express their desire to fit in.
- Mr. Darling, feeling gratified, agrees to have them and leads them in a merry dance through the house.
- Peter Pan briefly appears at the window to say goodbye to Wendy, but he does not express any desire to discuss a "sweet subject" about her with her parents.
- The other boys express their desire to fit in and find corners to accommodate themselves in the house.
- Wendy tries to prompt Peter to express something about her to her parents, but he refuses and bids her goodbye.
- The text concludes with the idea of Wendy growing up and the fate of the other boys.
Explore summaries of key events and character interactions in Peter Pan, including the Darling family's evening, whimsical adventures with Peter Pan, life inside the Neverland home, and Captain Hook's inner turmoil. Delve into the rich narratives and complex relationships that shape the fantastical world of Peter Pan.
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