Chapter 4
Smee explains the crocodile swallowed a clock that ticks inside it, warning Hook of its approach — a brilliant symbol of mortality stalking the villain.
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From Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
The crocodile that swallowed Hook's hand and a clock, becoming a symbol of time pursuing all mortals — especially Hook.
Chapter 15
The clock finally runs down inside the crocodile, denying Hook his warning — time, in the end, catches everyone.
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