Traditionally, the same actor plays Captain Hook <br />and Mr. Darling. <br /> -- The Picture Book of Peter Pan (c. 1930) <br /> <br /> <br />Something's familiar about that villain <br />striding the deck of the Jolly Roger, chest <br />puffed out under the fancy jabot -- <br />a bit like, yes, like Father huffing around <br />before an evening out, proper shirtfront <br />outthrust by an important bay window. <br />Particular about his cuff links as a pirate <br />about lace at his wrists. Same air of dashing <br />yet dastardly middle age. A penchant <br />for issuing orders and threats, and tying <br />up uncooperative dogs or Indian princesses. <br /> <br />No wonder we sons and daughters laugh <br />when Hook sits on the hot toadstool <br />over Peter's chimney, when Tinker Bell <br />flits out of his grasp. And especially <br />at his slapstick flailing through the sea, <br />pursued by that confident long-jawed beast, <br />time ticking loud in its belly.<br /><br />Elizabeth Holmes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-fathers-3/
