Why is charlottes web a classic

We were happy for them, but a little sad for ourselves. This past Tuesday, I joined the students to hear Ms. Cook perform the voices of the different characters. Zuckerman, Lurvy, Wilbur, the geese, and other characters came alive, and we could almost see the farmers chasing the pig as if they were right in front of us. As with many other pieces of great literature, listening to E. Nevertheless, the lessons it teaches may be all the more germane in a period when life can feel so precious.

I wove my webs for you because I liked you. By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a trifle. Perhaps we will, but probably not in my lifetime.

I agree. The themes in this book are timeless and ageless. People of all ages can find meaning in this book. Templeton is an amazing character! Plus, I think the animated film makes him shockingly lovable with his song…. Good point about our love of animals. I loved it and it is worthy of having more than one discussion post about it.

What other stories do you know that feature a friendship that is brutally honest while the characters are fully dedicated to each other? What about stories that feature spiders as heroes and lovable creatures? Or stories where spiders spin words in their webs? What about stories where not winning first place is one of the morals? It opens with one of the most simple, yet shocking, lines of all time. From the moment you read that line, you know something both difficult and magical is about to happen.

White explores friendship, sacrifice, mortality, rebirth, growing up, faith and belief, greed, grief, self-identity, gender roles, innocence, and one close to my heart: farming is difficult!

The characters are unforgettable. Sure, Fern, Wilbur, and Charlotte are now iconic. But the rest of the cast is also exceptional, no matter how small their parts. Avery is one of my favorites. Some people live on farms! And obviously you can relate to me than just the literal setting of the book. Perhaps I connected to Fern, as she was about my age and had a pet pig where I had a pet dog? The themes of this book are beautiful.

For example, in my recent re-read I connected more with the passage of Mrs. I had always overlooked this passage.

Now I see Mrs. Arable as a much deeper character than she was before. Aggrieved parents are so… fascinating. Obviously, not a bibliophile. If other people hate them, fine, but this notion everyone hates them drives me up the wall,. I love older stories. I love the innocence of them.

Which is great! But I am definitely a ciswhite woman. Perhaps I should add it to my list of books to revisit! It makes for a quick and pleasant read. So excited to participate in my first Classic Remarks. Hoping to participate more in future.

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