Peter Pan (2003 character) (2024)

"Ready to lose the other one?"
Peter to James Hook from the 2003 film Peter Pan

Peter Pan (2003 character) (1)

Contents

  • 1 History
  • 2 Powers and Abilities
  • 3 Appearance
  • 4 Personality
  • 5 Relationships
    • 5.1 Wendy
    • 5.2 Tinker Bell
    • 5.3 Captain Hook
    • 5.4 John and Michael
    • 5.5 The Lost Boys
    • 5.6 Mr. and Mrs. Darling
  • 6 Gallery
  • 7 Videos

History[]

When Peter was a baby, he heard his parents discussing his future as a grown man. Not wanting to grow up, he ran away to Kensington Gardens where he met and lived with the fairies. Eventually, he went to live in the magical island of Neverland with the fairy Tinker Bell. There he created a group from the children who fell out of their prams and were sent to Neverland, calling them the Lost Boys. He appointed himself as their leader.

At a certain point in time he met and fought the pirate Captain Hook. During this fight, Peter cut off Hook's hand and fed it to a crocodile. This caused Hook to develop an insane hatred for Peter. Hook hated Pan's co*cky attitude more than anything, and resolved that he would not rest until he had killed the boy and taken revenge for his lost hand.

On one of Pan's adventures around London, he discovered the Darling family. The Darling's mother, Mary Darling, often told bedtime stories, (usually about princesses) to her children Wendy, John and Michael. Pan and Tinker Bell would visit the Darlings nursery unseen and listen to Mrs. Darling's stories, and then return to Neverland to tell them to the Lost Boys.

One evening the Darlings's nurse and family dog Nana spotted Peter at the window and alerted the children, but they did not find him. Later on in the night Peter entered the nursery for the first time and came to a sleeping Wendy to have a close look at her. Wendy woke up and was astonished by the flying boy while Nana attacked him, dragging Peter's shadow off him while he escaped. The shadow ended up in a drawer while Wendy unsuccessfully tried to find Peter.

The next night, Peter and Tinker Bell waited for Mr. and Mrs. Darling to leave the house and then entered the nursery while the children were asleep. Tink found the shadow and Peter struggled with it while trying to avoid being discovered by the Darling's Aunt Millicent. When the shadow refused to stick, Peter burst into tears of frustration which woke Wendy up.

Powers and Abilities[]

Peter was able to fly without the need for fairy dust and quite easily. He was also immortally young and would be so for as long as he refused to grow up.

Peter's shadow seems to be sentient, having its own mind and being able to exist separated from Peter.

He was also tied to Neverland, as seen when the island was completely frozen over, overcast, and gloomy while Peter was away, but when Peter returned, the sun came out, everything thawed, and spring bloomed. Another example was when a winter storm began when Peter was distraught after Tinker Bell "died", and Captain Hook seemingly recognized that as a sign of Peter's death.

Peter was able to communicate with the magical creatures of Neverland such as the mermaids and fairies.

He was also exceptionally skilled at swordsmanship, as he could fight evenly against Hook, a pirate captain with decades of experience.

Appearance[]

Peter had the physique of a thirteen to fourteen year old boy, (as his voice had started to break sounding slightly deeper) with dirty blonde hair, dirty tanned skin, bare feet, shirtless and an eye color that changes from brown to hazel to at times also appearing green. He wore leaves stitched together with vines and thread.

Personality[]

He could be seen as very co*cky and times and harsh. when Wendy and her brothers came to the island and peter found Wendy was harmed he was infuriated and ready to kill whoever did that to her and probably would’ve if Wendy didn’t stop him , he is also shown to be kind at times as for caring for Wendy.

Relationships[]

Wendy[]

Peter was at first fascinated with Wendy, as a girl and as someone who could tell stories. After a while he began developing feelings for her, something she could not get him to confess; since confessing to have such feelings, for Peter, would mean that he would begin to grow up. Her desire to go back home angered him, as he didn't want her to leave. When Hook taunted him about this and Wendy becoming a grown-up and forgetting him, Peter fell into such a deep despair that he became powerless. Wendy comforted him, saying that she would never forget him and gave him her first kiss, signifying that he would always be her first love. This revived him, and after that he took back to her home where they parted as friends.

Tinker Bell[]

Tinker Bell was Peter's personal fairy companion and his best friend. They were very close, going everywhere together. Despite him breaking his friendship with her, he was fond of her and was devastated when she died, so much so that the seas around Neverland boiled with his grief. Her resurrection made him happy once more, and they remained close friends after that.

Captain Hook[]

While Peter's mutual hatred for Hook was not as intensive as the captain's, it was enough for Peter to desire his death. For Peter, Hook was the perfect example of a miserable grown-up, and as such was his nemesis.

John and Michael[]

Peter was at first forgetful of the boys existence, having been primarily focused on Wendy and saw them as just something to tag along. After a while he managed to remember them, and included them in other fun things with the Lost Boys.

The Lost Boys[]

The Lost Boys were his "men", gallantly fighting for and alongside him against the pirates and the Indians. They treated him as their "father" in their pretends.

Mr. and Mrs. Darling[]

Peter had spiteful feelings against Wendy's parents, as their longing to see their children again made him feel guilty about taking them away.

Gallery[]

Sword stance

Peter with a pirate hat

Videos[]

Peter Pan What Are Your Feelings HD

Peter Pan (2003 character) (2024)

FAQs

What is Peter Pan's personality in 2003? ›

Jeremy Sumpter is Peter Pan. He is a daunting young man, very athletic, and he has that melting smile of the mischievous boy that seems to affect the female heart. Yet, he is still a co*cky cut-throat little soldier, ready to take on Hook and his band of pirates.

Did Peter and Wendy ever kiss? ›

When Wendy kissed Peter on the ship, why was Peter so happy and overjoyed if he didn't love her romantically? I'm going to assume that you are referring to the 2003 film adaptation Peter Pan, which features the iconic kiss scene. This scene does not occur in any other adaptation.

Why did Peter Pan turn pink? ›

After Wendy kisses Peter, he turns pink and sparkly. The lost boys say how powerful that kiss was in order to reinforce to the audience that it is the kiss (and therefore Wendy) that gave the power to Peter.

How is Peter Pan character described? ›

A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys, interacting with fairies, pirates, mermaids, Native Americans, and occasionally ordinary children from the world ...

What is Peter Pan's character flaw? ›

The forgetfulness that blocks any advancement in character makes him special from other children and keeps him young, but that flaw leads to some of the most poignant moments in the story, like when Wendy realizes that Peter forgot who Tinkerbell was after Tink's death.

Does Peter Pan love Wendy 2003? ›

Romantic feelings between them are hinted at, but never articulated. In the 2003 film, the feeling is mutual and Wendy shows her love when she gives Peter a hidden kiss in order to save him from Captain Hook.

Why didn't Peter Pan marry Wendy? ›

It's not really a love story, because both Wendy and Peter are ultimately children, and because Peter doesn't even understand what love means. He is simply the embodiment of childhood - something everyone must eventually leave behind.

Who is Peter Pan's girlfriend? ›

Wendy Darling

She even tries to kiss Peter out of gratitude when he offers to take her and her brothers to Neverland. They all then happily fly to Neverland, and Wendy and Peter are shown to be holding hands at some point.

Does Peter Pan love Wendy or Tinker Bell? ›

Peter is very fond of Wendy because of the stories she tells, which are mainly about Peter and his adventures. He is fascinated by Wendy's stories of him that he would often visit her to listen.

Who is Tinker Bell in love with? ›

After Peter's memory is restored, Tinker Bell "wishes" herself into a human-size woman to share a kiss with Peter. After Peter returns to London, Tinker Bell appears to him one last time on the Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens to tell him that she will always love him.

Why can't you fly now, mother? ›

1. “Why can't you fly now, mother?” “Because I am grown up, dearest. When people grow up they forget the way.

Who is Tinker Bell's boyfriend? ›

Terence is one of the male protagonists from the Disney Fairies films. He is a dust-keeper sparrow man and Tinker Bell's best friend. He is romantically infatuated towards Tinker Bell.

What is Peter Pan syndrome? ›

Peter Pan Syndrome is a pop psychology term used to describe an adult who is socially immature. It refers to “never-growing” adults who have reached an adult age, but cannot face their adult sensations and responsibilities. The term is a metaphor based on the concept of not growing up and being trapped in childhood.

What is Peter Pan's weakness? ›

Of all the great coping skills that Peter has, he is often burdened by his one weakness which is his inability to accept he will have to grow up one day.

Why does Peter Pan never grow up? ›

With nothing to structure his life, the boy who never grows up is also the boy who never grows, period; Peter Pan is described in the book as incredibly forgetful. As such, he can't learn or adapt as well as humans because his memory is slippery and weak.

What is the Peter Pan personality type? ›

As an ENFP, Peter Pan enjoys exploring new ideas and experiences, which is evident in his constant search for adventure in Neverland. He also thrives on social interaction, often rallying his friends to join him in his escapades.

What is the personality of pan? ›

Like the other gods of Ancient Greece, Pan embodies many of the qualities of the world over which he ruled. He is depicted as energetic, sometimes frightening, with the wild, unbridled creative force of nature that makes him an interesting, and often entertaining, character.

How old was Peter Pan in 2003? ›

Appearance. Peter had the physique of a thirteen to fourteen year old boy, (as his voice had started to break sounding slightly deeper) with dirty blonde hair, dirty tanned skin, bare feet, shirtless and an eye color that changes from brown to hazel to at times also appearing green.

What is Peter Pan's personality in Lost Boys? ›

The Lost Boys

Tootles – the humble one, and (distant second) to Pan. Very loyal to Wendy. Nibs – the brave one. Slightly – the conceited one.

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