Peter Pan was as brave as a lion when he fought against the pirates. Peter Pan was as brave as a lion when he fought against the pirates. By Serena, Writers Studio School of English Related: Without a second thought, he dived underwater and was as brave as a soldier in order to save his drowning sister. The boys were bold enough to attempt to answer the teachers’ difficult questions. Tom cruise played the role of a gutsy international spies as he jumped down airplanes from midair. “Look! He is like a daredevil!” The audience gasped in shock as the acrobats performed dangerous acts.