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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.
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!
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.
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 never grows up, so why is he featured in this series about coming-of-age stories? Read on to find out!
Two of the best coming-of-age books are The Yearling and Peter Pan. They’re both wonderfully written and terribly poignant.
Want to explore three realities that turn a child into an adult? Read on to find out in this super-short preview post.
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