Public Figure Profiles

J. M. Barrie

Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, (9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. He was born and educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote a number of successful novels and plays. There he met the Llewelyn Davies boys, who inspired him to write about a baby boy who has magical adventures in Kensington Gardens (first included in Barrie's 1902 adult novel The Little White Bird), then to write Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, a 1904 West End "fairy play" about an ageless boy and an ordinary girl named Wendy who have adventures in the fantasy setting of Neverland.

Although he continued to write successfully, Peter Pan overshadowed his other work, and is credited with popularising the name Wendy. Barrie unofficially adopted the Davies boys following the deaths of their parents. Barrie was made a baronet by George V on 14 June 1913, and a member of the Order of Merit in the 1922 New Year Honours. Before his death, he gave the rights to the Peter Pan works to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, which continues to benefit from them.

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Some of their strengths

J. M. Barrie has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Compassionate, Selfless, Strong, Hardworking, Reliable, Loyal, and Generous.

Strong and Diligent

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, J. M. Barrie is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.

Adaptable and Versatile

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know J. M. Barrie well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.

Inventive and Clever

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe J. M. Barrie as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.

A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.

Inquisitive and Progressive

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, J. M. Barrie is someone who is an eternal student who is always interested in learning new things, and who has a desire to shake things up and change things.

They are also someone who is curious, dynamic, and positive, and who enjoys inspiring and communicating with other people.

Patient and Compassionate

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, J. M. Barrie tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.

Some of J. M. Barrie's challenges

While J. M. Barrie has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, J. M. Barrie can be Stubborn, Idle, Suspicious, Emotional, Standoffish, Unfocused, and Indecisive.

Stubborn and Idle

One of J. M. Barrie's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.

J. M. Barrie must also exercise caution as they can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.

Unfocused and Indecisive

J. M. Barrie is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.

Materialistic and Aggressive

Finally, J. M. Barrie also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.

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