The story of Peter Pan has a darker side that is not often portrayed in popular culture. The original story written by J.M. Barrie takes a darker turn, straying into dangerous territories with Peter Pan’s character when it comes to how he treats others. The story is based on Barries own life, and the tragic childhood he experienced. The Little White Bird, a novel written by Barrie in 1902, tells the story of an adult who befriends a young boy and becomes a fatherly figure in his life. The boy in the story is named David, and even over 30 years later, James is still thinking of his lost brother. The original play called Peter Pan or the boy who wouldn’t grow up, written by J.M. Barrie in 1904, is a far cry from the innocent tale presented by Walt Disney. In the original play and book, Peter is decidedly more sinister, and he is obsessed with death. He kills the lost boys to keep them from aging, and he longs for Wendys company but realizes she would eventually grow old as well. The sentiment of solitude would prompt him to murder pirates and Lost Boys as they started to age. The story of Peter Pan is a tragic one, and it is a reminder that eternal childhood isn’t as perfect as it might sound.