Peter and Wendy written by JM Barrie is a classic tale of the adventures of the three young Darling siblings and Peter Pan, a magical boy from Neverland. Although this story was originally a novel, several adaptations were eventually created based on the story, including Broadway plays, animated films, television productions, and more. In the epic story of Peter Pan, there is Wendy Darling, the eldest of three children, the only daughter of the Darling family, and the leading lady of this tale. Wendy's character begins the story dealing with a confrontation between her parents about growing up and acting her age, which shows that Wendy is not only childish but also restrictive towards change, as she is already defensive about growing up. Wendy asks to stay with her brothers, and her parents refuse and ignore her requests, showing that Wendy has "no voice" or control over her situation. This disconnect in communication between her and her parents shows that there is a potential for her to become a "runaway" and possibly, if so, to have "no recourse against anyone" (Franks , “Rural Runaways” 5). Wendy Darling's development of maturity is expressed through awareness of the consequences of her decisions and actions, and the interpretation of this evolution from text to film and from text to drama. The development of the interpretation of maturity is transferred differently in the adaptations of Peter and Wendy; including the Disney animated film Peter Pan and the Broadway production of Peter Pan. These two particular adaptations translated this interpretation differently, notably due to the medium used. The Broadway play focuses more on adults given that is their target audience, and Disney's lack...... middle of paper ...... y to include the proper storyline when Wendy arrives in Neverland delays her emotional progression. The moment where Wendy is photographed from the sky is her character's most dramatic scene, and removing the emotions of falling from the sky, being unconscious, and having a small house built around her takes away any emotion felt at that time. Her near death separates her from Tinker Bell as she was found guilty of ordering the boys to kill her. The Disney adaptation shows Wendy conscious and defending Tinker Bell when she is banished. Therefore, the inclusion of an accurate portrayal of "Wendy Bird" is what drives the adaptation towards the appropriate psychological progression experienced by the character Wendy Darling, as this is the most important moment for Wendy over the course of his adventure with Peter Pan, in the story Peter and Wendy..