Blurb:
This is the story of a little girl called Fern who loves a little pig called Wilbur. And of how Wilbur is saved from a dreadful fate by Charlotte the spider's very clever plan. The most loved children's story ever.
Reflection:
Charlotte's Web is an all-time classic and a must read for any child.
E.B. White creates Charlotte's character as quite knowledgeable by giving her an extensive vocabulary. By doing this it is also extending the reader's vocabulary if they do not know what it means.
One of the major themes in this book is that no matter what happens, time will continue. This is shown by two examples. One of Charlotte's acceptance that it is her time to go but she has passed her life on to her five hundred and fourteen children. Also this is shown by as Fern grows older, her interest switch from Wilbur to boys showing that she is maturing within herself just as the doctor said.
I thought it was dreadful that Charlotte had to die alone but there was no way around it and she probably wouldn't have wanted anyone to be there anyway.
The friendship of Wilbur and Charlotte brought everyone in Zuckerman's barn together. Upon arriving in the barn, all of the animals thought Wilbur was a nuisance and naive because he didn't know what was coming for him. Nobody even knew Charlotte existed until Wilbur was yearning for a friend and she stepped out. The animals in the barn seemed to get along better as they realised that Wilbur was really sweet and humble.
Charlotte's Web is a tale of friendship and the joy it brings to people. I would recommend this book for everyone as it is a classic and is one of the most beautiful stories I have ever read...
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