Charlotte's Web

How do Wilbur and his life act as a symbol of justice from the time he is saved by Fern until the end of the story after Charlotte’s passing?

Why do the humans decide not to eat Wilbur, and what characteristics does Charlotte see in humans that made her prediction so accurate?

How do Fern and/or Wilbur grow and change from the spring when she first saves Wilbur, to the following spring when Wilbur is fully grown?

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?