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What would Peter Pan do in New York City at night?
I am writing a screenplay for a short film based on Peter Pan. I think the film will be maybe 5 minutes long. I am not sure.I am not looking for a definite beginning and end to the story exactly.
The idea is Peter Pan in New York City at nighttime. What if New York City was his Neverland for the night? The film could span over the course of the night until he needs to leave in the morning, so it would have a definite beginning and end to the story. I am just not sure what he would do while in New York City. I do have some ideas but am in need of more, as the little details of stories are what I have trouble with the most when writing. Is anyone well versed in Peter Pan or fantasy? I want him to stay true to who Peter is as a character. I am not changing his character at all to fit the New York City scene, I am just putting the classic Peter in that scene and creating a story.
What would Peter Pan do if he was in New York City at night?
Thanks.
I am not showing him flying at all. There is no flying into and out of New York City. It starts with him there, as if jumping right into the main storyline of a film and there will be the implication that he flies away from the city.
I know about the character but am wondering if others have ideas on what he would do at night there. Also I am not that familiar with New York City yet so maybe others have better ideas.
Also, yes I know New York City is not really a "Peter Pan" type of city but I find that Peter can find fun in anything; excitement in all of the billboard lights in Times Square, Central Park, etc. It may not be Neverland but I am trying to make this contemporary in a way, not traditional.
Also, yes I know New York City is not really a "Peter Pan" type of city but I find that Peter can find fun in anything; excitement in all of the billboard lights in Times Square, Central Park, etc. It may not be Neverland but I am trying to make this contemporary in a way, not traditional.
Do you think Peter Pan can read? Would he be able to read signs and other things in the city?
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
Peter Pan wouldn't fly away from it. It has lights and excitement. A child would find it interesting and that's what he is. Peter Pan could be going around listening to stories, he could be looking for someone(maybe he remembers Wendy or Jane a little and is confused to where they live), or he could be waiting for a child to die so he can take said child halfway to the afterlife. He could also be trying to get some other kid to go back to Neverland with him. Or you could have him doing little things like making a game out of taking the hats off people.
Some traits of Peter Pan that might help you write him:
1. No one is allowed to know anything he doesn't.
2. No one is allowed to talk about mothers around him. (Later averted by Wendy and her story telling.)
3. Make believe is real to Peter.
4. Peter will change sides in a fight to make it more interesting.
5. Peter can imitate Hook's voice.
6. Peter forgets adventures. Sometimes right after having them.
7. He's pretty selfish. (Once only giving in to Wendy so he could get his way and take her to Neverland.)
Hope this helped a bit.
-- To answer your question I found this line: '' . . .he was the only boy on the island who could neither write nor spell; not even the smallest word.'
