Although Jamie wants to grow up, he never really can. Analyze the changes that Jamie undergoes throughout the novel and decide whether he better fulfills the role of a hero or a villain. Use specific examples from the text to support your analysis.

Compare and contrast Lost Boy with J. M. Barrie’s original Peter Pan play, novel, or Barrie’s short stories. How does Henry both honor and subvert the source material to create new themes and messages in his retelling?

Jamie ultimately concludes that Peter deserves to die because of all the carnage he has inflicted. Analyze Henry’s version of Peter and identify the hidden drives that cause him to play a villainous role.