The early Tales from Neverland stories give some background to how Pan gets into that position. Tiger Lily’s history with him involves deception that damages her standing with her own people. His arrival has consequences for people who already belong to Neverland, before we even get to the children taken from Earth.
The Croc story also places his ambition in that earlier period. Facing one of Neverland’s deadly predators is a way to win the tribes’ respect, with the throne at stake. Pan understands that being accepted as a ruler requires something people will recognize as proof.
Relationships and public displays of strength can both give him access to power. Looking brave in front of people doesn’t answer the question of what he will do once they trust him. The people impressed by the performance are the ones who have to live under the ruler afterward.
The early Tales from Neverland stories give some background to how Pan gets into that position. Tiger Lily’s history with him involves deception that damages her standing with h…
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