Peter’s status as a surrogate parent has first an impact on his relationship with his siblings. He reprimands his brother when he is being nasty. He comforts Lucy when she feels misunderstood and he protects Susan when she is in danger. His position also has a great impact in his quest. He is in charge and leads his siblings and even the people of Narnia.

When the Pevensie children meet Aslan for the first time in the eleventh chapter, entitled Peter’s first battle. Everyone is intimated by his stature, no one wants to introduce themselves. As Aslan is waiting, Mr. Beaver, tells Peter he should go first, Peter then turns to Susan and tells her “Ladies first”, but Susan argues by telling him he should go first since he is the oldest. The