64 pages • 2-hour read
Charlotte's Web
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Essay Topics
What are the similarities and differences between Wilbur and Charlotte’s characters, and how do these similarities and differences allow them to grow and learn from each other?
Wilbur faces an existential crisis when he realizes he might be eaten. How does this crisis set him apart from other animals, and how does it propel the story forward?
Why is death so important for Charlotte and Wilbur’s growth as characters and for the development of their friendship?
What is the significance of writing in the novel, and what is the power of words that makes it possible for Charlotte to save Wilbur?
What does Charlotte’s egg sac represent, and how does it serve to comfort Wilbur?
How does each animal on the farm contribute to saving Wilbur, and why are they so motivated to help?
Charlotte’s Web is considered a classic American novel. Why might this be, and how does the novel exhibit traditional American life?
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