Peter's Shadow

[Lesley]

Hey every body
What are your thoughts on Peter Pan's lost shadow?
In our literature in Switzerlad it often means one lost his soul (in the old books) but I don't think it means that Peter Pan lost his soul for just one night. What do you think?

[andrew]

If you go to the Home page, click on "Peter Pan" then click on "Fairy Notes", then search for "shadows", you'll find a lot of Barrie's early thoughts on the subject. I like the idea that his shadow is in some sense his soul, and that without it he feels lost... 

[Lesley]

thank you! 

[TheWendybird]

I've always wondered about this too! Me and my boyfriend (we call each other Peter & Wendy teehee) are writing a new show of Peter Pan...even though it's public domain here we're still going to donate to GOSH. We were wondering about the shadow...it's always...how shall I say...caffufled us? lol I like the soul idea...in which case what is the symbology of Wendy's sewing it back on? In a way could it be said she helped him get his soul back because she loved him? Hmm almost poetic yes? lol