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Portrait of John Darling

John Darling

The second eldest Darling child, known for his bravery and practicality.

From "Peter Pan : Peter and Wendy" by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

Core Belief

"The importance of duty, honor, and upholding social norms. He believes in being a responsible and respectable member of society."

Worldview

Sees the world through a lens of order and structure. He values logic and reason and struggles to understand anything that deviates from his understanding of reality.

Personality

Brave, practical, and somewhat pompous. He strives to be a leader and often mimics the behavior of adults, though he retains a childlike innocence.

In Their Own Words

"Then I shall get up."
"Ay, ay, sir."
"It is because he is chaining her up in the yard."

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