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Charlotte's Web Study Guide

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by E. B. White
About 38 pages (11,250 words)
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Topics for Discussion

How is Wilbur's friendship with Fern similar to his friendship with Charlotte? How is it different?

Is it true that there are no villains in Charlotte's Web? Discuss this idea.

Do you believe there is any good in Templeton? Support both a "yes" and a "no" answer.

Why does Charlotte's plan succeed?

Why does everyone except Edith (and Dr. Dorian) dismiss the spider's contribution to the "miracle?"

What is significant about the order of the "messages" in the web?

Why is Mrs. Arable so opposed to Fern spending time at the Zuckerman farm?

1. In what way does White adapt the animals' fictional personalities to the way those animals act in real life?

2. The threat of death is a very serious part of everyone's life. Is it surprising to find that threat central to such a charming story as this?

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