# Come Away, Come Away! explained — Peter and Wendy

> Chapter companion for Peter and Wendy by J. M. Barrie.

## What happens

Peter Pan visits the Darling nursery, meets Wendy, John, and Michael, and convinces Wendy to come to Neverland to tell stories and be a mother figure to the Lost Boys. He teaches them to fly with fairy dust, and they prepare to leave as Nana alerts Mr. and Mrs. Darling.

## Themes in this chapter

### Childhood vs. Adulthood

Peter's passionate refusal to grow up contrasts with Wendy's nurturing instincts and the Darling parents' responsibilities.

### Imagination and Make-Believe

Flying, fairies, and the Neverland are presented as real through belief and wonderful thoughts.

### Motherhood and Family

Wendy is tempted by the role of mother to the Lost Boys, tucking them in and telling stories.

## Character check-ins

### Peter Pan

Persuades Wendy to come to Neverland, teaches flying, and reveals his desire to remain a boy forever.

### Wendy Darling

Fascinated by Peter and fairies, agrees to go to Neverland to tell stories and care for the Lost Boys.

### John Darling

Wakes up and is eager to learn flying, briefly takes command when hiding from Liza.

### Michael Darling

Wakes up and joins the adventure, breathes loudly nearly giving away their hiding spot.

### Tinker Bell

Jealous of Wendy, calls her names, and is accidentally shut in a drawer by Peter.

### Nana

Barks to alert the Darlings, breaks her chain to fetch Mr. and Mrs. Darling from the party.

## Key lines

> I don't want ever to be a man. I want always to be a little boy and to have fun.

Peter rejects adulthood, preferring eternal childhood and play.

_Central to Peter's character and the theme of childhood vs. adulthood._

> You just think lovely wonderful thoughts, and they lift you up in the air.

Flying is achieved by thinking happy, imaginative thoughts.

_Highlights the power of imagination in the story._

> Wendy, do come with me and tell the other boys.

Peter invites Wendy to Neverland to be a storyteller for the Lost Boys.

_Key moment that sets the adventure in motion._

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