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Coming of Age: The Yearling and Family
It’s the final installment in the Coming of Age series! Jody Baxter wrestles with the hard truth that fathers are mortal, too. See how family plays a major role in Jody’s coming of age.
Coming of Age: Family in Peter Pan
In the coming-of-age process, we’ve seen how first love and death play a vital role in a child’s maturity. Today we look at the role that family plays in this same process. Peter Pan is the boy who never grows up, so how does he navigate family to preserve his eternal innocence? Let’s find out!
Coming of Age: Death in The Yearling
While death is probably the hardest part of the human experience, it’s also an unavoidable tool in the journey to maturity. Jody Baxter learns this lesson in unforgettable ways as he comes of age in The Yearling.
Coming of Age: Death in Peter Pan
In literature, as in life, coming of age is hastened by three realities: first love, death, and family. Today’s post looks at the role of death in Peter Pan; its presence and absence both bring insight into the unique mind of Peter Pan and the agelessness of Neverland.
Coming of Age: First Love
In fiction, as in real life, first love plays a big role in the coming-of-age process. How do Peter Pan, Wendy Darling, and Jody Baxter face this challenge? Find out in today’s post!
Peter Pan and the Hero’s Journey
Peter Pan never grows up, so why is he featured in this series about coming-of-age stories? Read on to find out!
The Yearling and the Hero’s Journey
Many coming-of-age stories have a similar structure, and if you’ve been reading this blog for a few years, I think you’ll find the pattern familiar.
Today we begin our coming-of-age study by looking at Jody Baxter’s growth throughout The Yearling through the lens of Joseph Campell’s Hero’s Journey. Check it out!
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