# Peter Rabbit Plans a Journey explained — Green Meadow Stories

> Chapter companion for Green Meadow Stories by Thornton W. Burgess.

## What happens

Peter Rabbit, feeling lonesome and having lost his appetite, decides to make a journey to the Old Pasture to escape his troubles. Despite the potential dangers from Old Man Coyote, Reddy Fox, and Granny Fox, he impulsively sets off at night after hearing Old Man Coyote laugh in the distance.

## Themes in this chapter

### Courage and Fear

Peter overcomes his fear of Old Man Coyote to set out on his journey, showing impulsive courage.

### Wisdom and Heedlessness

Peter acts impulsively without thinking through the consequences, illustrating heedlessness.

## Character check-ins

### Peter Rabbit

Feeling lonesome and impulsive, decides to journey to the Old Pasture.

### Old Man Coyote

Mentioned as a potential threat; Peter waits until he hears him far away before starting his journey.

### Sammy Jay

Mentioned as having told Peter about the Old Pasture.

### Grandfather Frog

Mentioned as an old friend Peter wishes to visit at the Smiling Pool.

### Jerry Muskrat

Mentioned as an old friend Peter wishes to visit at the Smiling Pool.

### Billy Mink

Mentioned as an old friend Peter wishes to visit at the Smiling Pool.

## Key lines

> The trouble with me is that I’m lonesome

Peter realizes his problem is loneliness.

_Peter identifies the cause of his lost appetite and discontent._

> I’ll make a journey! That’s what I’ll do! I’ll make a journey and see the Great World.

Peter decides to travel to explore new places.

_Peter's impulsive decision to escape his lonesomeness by traveling._

> Peter is one of those who does his thinking afterward.

Peter tends to act first and reflect later.

_Describes Peter's impulsive nature._

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