Introduction
Peter Pan is a play that is based on music and lyrics, and it was first performed in 1904. However, the musical part of the production was staged in 1954 in New York, a stage event that was followed by 152 performances. I do not like the fact that Mrs. Darling believes that Nana, a dog, would take care of her children. In fact, Nana bathes the children and watches over them. It is interesting to learn that a parent can entrust an animal to take care of her children when he or she is not around.
A common observation is that parents employ house helps to cook for their children and watch over them. When Nana is off in one night, Mrs. Darling spends quality time with her children. As she sleeps, she is interrupted by some commotion from the window. Upon looking around in the room, she notices a strange boy, and she screams. By good luck, Nana has just arrived and lunges for the boy, who escapes, but leaves a shadow behind. Mrs. Darling decides to store the shadow of the intruder in a drawer, hoping that he would return and be caught.
On the other hand, I like the fact that Mr. Darling does not believe that Nana would take good care of their children. When is told of the incident of the intruder who has left his shadow, he does not take it seriously. The overall impression of the play is that several challenges typify parenting. In this context, the children in the play get lost and are away from their families for some time.
Main body
Although the play has three main parts, it is evident that it has a definite sense of style, which is realism. The producers of the play have used the style to portray characters that act in a manner that is close to that of persons in real life. From a theatrical perspective, the style has achieved the goal of satisfying stage conventions in a manner that appears to be “ordinary” life.
I do not believe all the actions happening on stage. For example, it is hard to believe that a person could act as portrayed by the main character, Peter. It is claimed that he does not grow, yet his actions are extraordinary.
Four characters stand out in the play. First, Mrs. Darling contends with the fact that she can leave her children with Nana, a dog, to bathe them and watch over them. Second, Mr. Darling is a firm parent who tells his wife that they should look for a house help to take care of their children. Third, Nana is an extraordinary character that is entrusted by Mrs. Darling to cook for the children, bathe them, and watch over them. Nana protects the children and the entire family from intruders. Fourth, Peter is a cunning character that entices Wendy and her brother to go to Neverland. However, upon realizing that the pirates want to take the children away, he uses his intelligence to escape with them.
Conclusion
The play is quite insightful. It teaches the audience about dangers that one would encounter in life. Although some events are scary, the production uses music to present painful incidents on a lighter note. I would recommend the production to persons of all ages, who would be equipped with skills and knowledge that are essential for survival. In addition, they would learn about the significance of patience in life.