The Kiss / Thimble Motif

From Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
The mysterious 'kiss' in the corner of Mrs. Darling's mouth and the confusion between kisses and thimbles — symbolizing inexpressible love.
Chapter 1
She had a sweet mocking mouth, and... in the right-hand corner [of her mouth] was a kiss that Wendy could never get, though there it was, perfectly conspicuous.
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Chapter 3

Wendy offers Peter a kiss; not understanding, he holds out his hand, so she gives him a thimble — the famous misunderstanding that runs through the book.

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Chapter 17

Peter finally gets Mrs. Darling's kiss — a haunting, possibly final image.

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