![]() While we can’t necessarily go through life living in the clouds, it is important to encourage and stay connected to the dreamer within. Meacham (played by Robert Redford) is the adult who believes in Elliot as well as the existence of a little magic in the world. The story of Pete’s Dragon balances realism and imagination and many of the characters find themselves existing on one side or the other typically divided by age. If you go through life only seeing what’s right in front of you, you’ll miss out on a lot.” – Mr. THREE LESSONS KIDS CAN LEARN FROM PETE’S DRAGON 1- Imagination is a beautiful thing. That evening Pete visits Elliot and Nora thanks her father for pretending that the dragon exists. Petes arrival does not fit well with the townsfolk, as his pale green dragon Elliott accidentally causes town destruction and rioting among the school teacher, the Mayor (Jim Backus), the citizens, among others. ![]() All that changes when a young girl from town, Natalie, stumbles across Pete and is introduced to Elliot, the dragon. Pete suddenly finds himself in a real “home”, exploring a more traditional sense of what family is all while trying to protect his best friend Elliot from those who mistakenly fear him. Petes Dragon: Pete shows Elliott his school uniform. Pete and Elliot live a happy, adventure-filled life in the woods undisturbed by other people or predators. ![]()
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