This was originally posted on another student's thread.
I have been stuck on this assignment for 3 days now please help.
1. From what you have read in the article, how does J.M. Barrie's life reflect the story of Peter Pan? What sort of life did J.M. Barrie lead?
2. Where does J.M. Barrie get his inspiration for the story of Peter Pan? How does he come up with the name Peter Pan?
3. Discuss Mr. Barrie's inspirations for each of the characters listed:
Mrs. Darling:
Mr. Darling:
Peter Pan (provide the direct line where he describes Peter):
Wendy Darling:
the fairy Tinker Bell:
Captain Hook:
4. How did Mr. Barrie obtain custody of the five Davies boys? Which boy was most like Mr. Barrie? What did Terri Windling mean when she said the boy was a "fey" child?
5. Barrie novelized the story of the play in a book titled Peter and Wendy. Describe the addition of the final scene of the book. What are your thoughts about this final scene? Do you like the addition?
6. Barrie once wrote in the voice of Peter Pan that dying would be what? Who did J.M. Barrie leave the royalties from "Peter Pan" to? What do you think of that? What does it say about Mr. Barrie's life and even after he passed away?
Reflection
7. Do you think that knowing about the author's life helps the reader understand the story of Peter Pan better? (You can answer this even if you've never read or seen a version of the Peter Pan story.) Why or why not? Does knowing about J.M. Barrie's life make you more or less interested in the story of Peter Pan? Why? (This answer should be at least 200 words in length)
0 0
posted by Ileana
today at 3:34pm
Ahem. Maybe if they actually gave us more information in our lessons instead of sitting like a bunch pieces of cr=ap like you then we wouldn't have to cheat. You expect us to know all this yet you don't teach us. All you stu=pid teachers are useless. You accomplished no more than to become teachers because your useless. Not even at being teachers are you good at. You pieces of cra=p
To answer your questions regarding J.M. Barrie and his connection to the story of Peter Pan, you can follow these steps:
1. Read the article: Start by thoroughly reading the article about J.M. Barrie and his life. Look for relevant information about how his life reflects the story of Peter Pan and the type of life he led.
2. Analyze Barrie's life: Based on what you have gathered from the article, try to identify the aspects of Barrie's life that align with the story of Peter Pan. Consider his childhood experiences, personal relationships, and any events or circumstances that may have influenced the creation of the story.
3. Identify the inspiration for Peter Pan: Find information about the inspiration behind the character of Peter Pan. Look for details on how Barrie came up with the name Peter Pan and any influences or experiences that contributed to the character's development.
4. Discuss character inspirations: Explore the article to learn about the inspirations behind each character listed, including Mrs. Darling, Mr. Darling, Peter Pan, Wendy Darling, Tinker Bell, and Captain Hook. Look for direct quotes or descriptions provided by Barrie that offer insights into their creation.
5. Understand Mr. Barrie's custody of the Davies boys: Investigate how J.M. Barrie obtained custody of the five Davies boys. Look for the reasons and circumstances behind this decision. Determine which of the boys was most similar to Barrie and understand the meaning of Terri Windling's statement about him being a "fey" child.
6. Examine the final scene in the book: Read the book titled "Peter and Wendy" to get a clear understanding of the added final scene. Analyze the scene in terms of its relevance to the overall story and the themes it explores. Consider your personal thoughts and feelings about the addition and explain why you like or dislike it.
7. Delve into Barrie's perspective on death and royalties: Discover the context in which Barrie wrote that dying would be a certain way according to Peter Pan's voice. Identify who Barrie left the royalties from "Peter Pan" to and reflect on the significance of this decision. Discuss what it reveals about Barrie's life and his lasting impact, even after his passing.
Reflection:
8. Formulate your opinion: Consider whether knowing about the author's life helps in understanding the story of Peter Pan better. Reflect on whether or not knowing about J.M. Barrie's life makes you more or less interested in the story of Peter Pan and explain why. Support your answers with logical reasoning and examples related to the article and your personal experiences.
Remember to use the information from the article you mentioned in your original post as the primary source for answering these questions.