Abstract:

Tinker Bell, a character in Peter Pan, is full of symbolism. A deeper understanding of the work can be got by seeking the inner meaning of this image. Through the study of Tinker Bell’s name and her paradoxical character, the author finds that this character has two different identities: fairy and child. Therefore, this paper analyses her two different identities, aiming to explore the symbolism of each identity and the significance of this image. The conclusion can be drawn that as a fairy, Tinker Bell is a symbol of innocent soul. But as a child, she represents children’s psychology of kindness-evil-intertwined nature, anxiety of concerns as well as awakening self-consciousness of children.

Key words: Peter Pan; Tinker Bell; fairy; children; psychology

摘要：

叮叮铃是《彼得•潘》中充满象征意义的一个角色。挖掘这个形象背后的寓意可以加深对作品的理解。通过对叮叮铃名字以及她充满矛盾的性格的研究，本文作者发现这一人物实际上有两种不同的身份：仙子和孩子。因此本文通过分析这两种身份，旨在探索各个身份的象征意义以及这一形象存在的意义。最后得出结论：作为仙子，叮叮铃象征了人们纯洁的内心。而作为孩子，她代表了许多儿童心理，儿童善恶交织的本性，希望被关注的心理以及儿童自我意识的觉醒。

关键词：彼得潘；叮叮铃；仙子；儿童；心理

1. Introduction
Peter Pan is a fairy tale written by Scottish novelist and playwright J.M.Barrie (1860–1937). It is a story of Peter Pan who can fly and never grow up adventuring on the small island of Neverland with Lost Boys, mermaids, Indians, fairies, and ordinary children from mainland. Although Peter Pan belongs to children’s literature, its profound significance can compete with any adult work. Since 1911, it has been translated into several languages and adapted into drama and film. So far, it has been still an immortal masterpiece which can lead adults and children to a fantastic world. As a reviewer said, “It acts like a dazzling circus.” Each character in the book was based on author's elaborate design, in addition to Peter Pan, Wendy and Captain Hook, a fairy who was always keep Peter Pan company, Tinker Bell is also an important character.