Putting aside the perspectives of basic feelings, the down-and-out nobleman Hook is the only support of the orphan Peter. Peter trusts him and respects him. In the values of a child, Peter is the father, a figure like an omnipotent god. Because of Hook's special care for Peter, the little boy is self-proclaimed as the "King King". On the one hand, he takes pride in leading a group of children to serve as the "father". On the other hand, he strives to prove his growth and desire to obtain "Father" pays more attention. In a family with many children, this kind of "competition" mentality couldn't be more normal.
Some people may say that Hook raised this group of children in order to use them for income. This possibility exists, but it is definitely Hook's compelling choice. A declining noble (seems like he was squeezed out of the upper class in the play, I don’t know if I can call it that way), knows swordsmanship, knows how to manage, is elegant, and arrogant. Such a man actually teaches a group of children to make a living by stealing, I’m afraid it can only be For survival. In addition to stealing, he also teaches other people fencing, but apparently Hook is very disdainful of clumsy learners. This arrogant man has always had a comeback ambition, and he is not reconciled to live in the gloomy lower class.
According to his many requirements for the visitors, stealing that crystal ball should be the last vote for Hook's golden basin before washing his hands. He tried to take this opportunity to return to the upper class. If Hook is really ruthless, he will never give up his original intention and try to prevent Peter from intervening in theft. He is more worried about these children being thrown into prison than he can't get a crystal ball. In this regard, Hook is a competent father. Who doesn't want their children to go to Eton College? The premise is that you must first become a nobleman.
Peter and Hook’s rebellion basically began with the appearance of the captain. The children of single-parent families have an innate dislike of "stepfather and stepmother". Peter relies so deeply on Hook, and once he finds that "father" will have some feelings. Of course it cannot be accepted to others. There has never been a gray area in the child's love. It is better to attribute Peter's departure to Hook's anger than he is worried about the group of pirates. He simply thought that as long as he grew up and became stronger quickly, he would definitely be able to bring Hook and a group of friends back to their original homes, and they would be able to return to their previous lives and love each other.
And this is where Peter and Hook diverge. Hook is an adult. His perfect life is not just living with his relatives. He has adult ambitions and desires, and has utilitarian goals. At the same time, he has utilitarian goals and ambitions. Peter pursues a perfect emotional life. He is not sensitive to material and status. In the children's mind, family affection is the only "necessity" in life.
Therefore, Peter and Hook made completely different choices for the same wish. They both wanted to make each other's lives better, but this kind of "better" has completely different definitions in the hearts of people of different ages.
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