9. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Elwyn Brooks White, was an esteemed American writer
born on July 11, 1899, in Mount Vernon, New York. He
was a prolific author known for his contributions to
literature, particularly in the genres of essays, poetry,
and children's literature.
11. 1.) To become worse or decline in quality or condition.
2.) The smallest or weakest animal in a litter, often used to refer to the
smallest animal in a group born to an animal, such as a piglet.
3.) Something handed down from the past.
4.) Shining or glowing brightly.
5.) Easily deceived or tricked because of being too trusting.
13. The story begins when Fern Arable, a young girl, saves
the runt of a litter of pigs from being put down by her
father. Fern names the piglet Wilbur and raises him as a
pet. However, as Wilbur grows larger, Fern's father
insists that he be sent to live on her uncle's farm, owned
by Homer Zuckerman.
14. At the farm, Wilbur struggles to fit in and makes friends
with the other animals, particularly a wise and kind-
hearted spider named Charlotte. Wilbur becomes
distressed when he learns that he is being raised for
slaughter. Determined to save her friend, Charlotte
devises a plan to prevent Wilbur from being killed.
15. Using her web-spinning abilities, Charlotte creates words
and phrases in her webs to describe Wilbur as
exceptional, such as "Some Pig," "Terrific," "Radiant,"
and "Humble." The attention and admiration from the
townsfolk and media turn Wilbur into a local sensation
and a source of wonder.
16. With the help of a friendly rat named Templeton,
Charlotte gathers inspiration and words to weave into
her webs. As time passes, Charlotte's health
deteriorates, but she continues her efforts to save
Wilbur. In the end, Charlotte lays eggs and passes
away, leaving Wilbur heartbroken.
17. However, Charlotte's legacy lives on through her offspring,
who promise to look after Wilbur. Wilbur is eventually taken
back to the farm, where he is cared for by Fern and Charlotte's
spiderlings. The story concludes with Wilbur cherishing the
memory of his dear friend Charlotte and the valuable lessons
she taught him about friendship, sacrifice, and the beauty of
life.
18. GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. What is the name of Fern’s pet?
2.What did Wilbur experience when he
was transfer in another farm?
3. What is the name of the spider ?
4. What are the phrases that charlotte
formed?
5. How did the story ends?
19. CHARACTERS
Wilbur - A young pig and the protagonist of the
story. He starts as the runt of the litter and is
saved by Fern Arable. Wilbur is kind-hearted,
innocent, and develops a strong friendship with
Charlotte.
20. CHARACTERS
Charlotte - A wise and caring spider who befriends
Wilbur. She lives in the barn doorway and uses her
webs to save Wilbur by writing messages about him.
Charlotte is compassionate, clever, and selfless,
willing to sacrifice herself to help her friend.
21. CHARACTERS
Fern Arable - A young girl who initially saves Wilbur
from being put down as a runt. She has a deep
connection with animals and cares for Wilbur at the
beginning of the story. Fern is kind-hearted and
nurturing.
22. CHARACTERS
Mr. Zuckerman - The owner of the farm where Wilbur
lives. He is kind-hearted and cares for Wilbur but also
sees him as a source of income.
23. SETTING
"Charlotte's Web" primarily takes place on a farm in a
rural setting, depicting the daily life of the farm
animals and their interactions. The specific setting is
the Zuckerman farm, owned by Mr. and Mrs.
Zuckerman.
24. THEMES
The story tackles the themes of friendship, empathy,
acceptance, and significance of relationships in our
lives.
25. CONFLICT
The primary conflict in "Charlotte's Web" revolves
around Wilbur, the young pig, facing the imminent
threat of being slaughtered. This conflict drives much
of the story's tension and serves as the central
problem that needs resolution.
26. MORAL LESSON
The story highlights the ideas of true friendship and
loyalty, and that true friends support and stand by
each other through selfless acts of kindness and
unwavering loyalty, even in the face of adversity or
danger.
29. ASSIGNMENT
Instruction: Copy and answer the following question
in your assignment notebook.
How does Wilbur's friendship with Charlotte change
him throughout the story? Provide examples of how
their friendship helps Wilbur grow and learn
important lessons.
