Details...

[Makaira]

Just a quick question to the forum...
I have an advanced copy of the Shadowthieves book by Dave Barry-  from this and the first book I noticed a few missed details...not to critique the book but just wondering.

In JB PP, I recall that Captain Hook had a hook on his right hand...although I know for theatrical performances it may have been switched to the left to make for more convincing swordfights...which is it the hook on the right or left forearm.

In Barry's books...he mentions Hook has dark eyes...weren't they forget-me-not blue like thier creator?

Mr. Smee - I understand he was Hook's bos'un or boatswain - the warrant officer or foreman yet in some writings he is wrtieen as the First Mate?

Not to be nitpicky but just wondering...
Thank you

[SingsWithRavens]

HOORAH for details!
Hook's hook is on his right arm. From what I understand (and what I read in the Introduction to the play, titled "Dedication to the Five"), Hook is somewhat autobiographical to Barrie. Barrie had, at one point, lost the use of his right hand, no doubt a factor in the writing of his book.
In traditional views, also, anyone who was left handed was thought to be evil.
Hook's eyes are also blue. The symbolism of the color blue is contrary to the characteristics of the character. Blue often represents calmness, purity, understanding, and passiveness, all things that aren't any of Hook's strong points, at least on the surface. Though Barrie may have been simply creating a connection between himself - as the author - and the character, he did, perhaps unknowingly, emphasize the softer of Hook's two personalities: the saddened gentleman who fears his own mortality.
Smee is, in Barrie's play and book, a bosun. It is a common misconception that Smee is the First Mate, mainly because of the attention (as in screen time) he is given in the movies, and his seeming importance to Hook (a relationship that is, however, not emphasized whatsoever in the play or novel). Starkey is actually Hook's First Mate, but because Starkey is a rather minor character, he doesn't receive quite as much press, as it were, and so, Smee is often given the title First Mate.
Poor Starkey. I still love you! XDD

Oh gosh! Being nitpicky is my life No worries! When I read Mr. Hart's -Capt. Hook: The Adventures of a Notorious Youth- I was jumping all over the inaccuracies of character and plot.
Hope I answered a few questions!