Of course, it’s easy to see why the general public wouldn’t naturally associate Paddington with his Latine origins. Since the animated character made his film debut in Paddington in 2014, he’s often been associated with London, where his story largely takes place. The film begins with the bear leaving his home in “darkest Peru” after an earthquake forced him to seek refuge in London, carrying nothing but a suitcase, a jar of marmalade, and a tag that reads, “Please look after this bear.” He arrives in the United Kingdom at Paddington Station with no plans and without a home. That’s when the Brown family, who are also at the station, spot the adorable bear and decide to take him in. Having only his Peruvian bear name, which is too difficult for the family to pronounce , Mrs. Brown gives him the name of Paddington (feel familiar?).
