Group+3++Wendy+Darling+and+Wendy+Syndrome

The Wendy Syndrome **Wendy Moira Angela Darling**
 * The female protagonist of //Peter Pan//
 * Implied that she is 13 years old, or younger, as she is "just Peter's size"
 * Portrayed as a girl who is beginning to "grow up", she stands in contrast to Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to do so
 * She hesitates to escape to Neverland


 * Characteristics of Wendy**
 * Mature, independent
 * Tries to make everyone happy
 * avoiding unhappy outcomes at all costs
 * Apologizes about everything that one has done or accused of doing, even if not at fault
 * Immediately acts like a mother/father to someone in need


 * Wendy syndrome**


 * ‘Wendy Syndrome’ is a term that is used to describe women who act like mothers with their partners or people close to them. Wendy is said to be behind every "Peter Pan", taking his every decision and responsibility.
 * These links below explain what Wendy syndrome is:
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 * [|Experiencing the Wendy Syndrome in the workplace]
 * [|Explanation of the Syndrome of Wendy]
 * [|A book by Dr. Dan Kiley] "The Wendy Dilemma: When Women Stop Mothering Their Men"


 * Relationships**
 * Expresses an innocent adoration for Peter as soon as they meet
 * Desires to be like her mother and take care of her brothers in the Nursery

Her new role when she arrived to Neverland media type="youtube" key="PzMkNlw123Y?fs=1" height="385" width="480" (8:47) media type="youtube" key="HVrIPyDm9tA?fs=1" height="385" width="480"
 * In the movie, it is addressed that Wendy is only going to Neverland so she can read to Peter and the Lost Boys.
 * But she actually has to do chores and scold the children when needed.
 * In the book, she is told that she will tell stories, tuck in the children at night, and make pockets when she goes to Neverland. (p. 37-38) She also goes back for spring cleaning a few times. (p. 196

Feminist Perspective on Wendy
 * In the movie during the Indian tribal scene, Wendy is not allowed to participate.media type="youtube" key="WhbtmaRueMQ?fs=1" height="385" width="480"(5:07)
 * When Hook captures the Lost Boys and Wendy, Wendy insists that Peter will save them. (6:47 second video)
 * In the book and movie, Wendy has to compete with Tinkerbell and Tiger Lily for Peter. (5:53 third video)
 * Gender/race roles throughout the years
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Mothers/Fathers/Family


 * Wendy acts as a mother to the Lost Boys. She takes care of them while she is in Neverland.
 * Peter Pan acts as a father to the Lost Boys. He leads the Lost Boys and teaches them how to defend themselves from Hook and the pirates. The Lost Boys look up to Peter Pan as a father figure.
 * The Lost Boys acted as a family. They were a group of boys who came to Neverland so they could never grow up. They live together and are like brothers.