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Questions and Answers
Who is Wilbur?
Who is Wilbur?
- The spider
- The pig (correct)
- A farmer
- The rat
Who is Fern Arable?
Who is Fern Arable?
8 year old girl
What animal is Templeton?
What animal is Templeton?
- The pig
- The rat (correct)
- The goose
- The spider
What is Homer Zuckerman's role?
What is Homer Zuckerman's role?
Who is Charlotte?
Who is Charlotte?
Who is Mrs. Arable?
Who is Mrs. Arable?
Who is Mr. Arable?
Who is Mr. Arable?
Who is Dr. Dorian?
Who is Dr. Dorian?
Who is Lurvy?
Who is Lurvy?
Who is Mrs. Zuckerman?
Who is Mrs. Zuckerman?
Who is Avery?
Who is Avery?
What happened to the goose's eggs?
What happened to the goose's eggs?
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Study Notes
Key Characters in "Charlotte's Web"
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Wilbur: A young pig who is the main character and the central focus of much of the story's plot.
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Fern Arable: An 8-year-old girl who saves Wilbur from being slaughtered; she has a strong bond with him.
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Templeton: A clever and selfish rat who often provides comic relief; he plays a pivotal role in the story’s progression.
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Homer Zuckerman: Fern's uncle and the owner of the farm where Wilbur lives; he represents traditional farming values.
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Charlotte: A wise and caring spider who befriends Wilbur and works to save him from being slaughtered.
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Mrs. Arable: Fern's mother, who supports her daughter but is also concerned about her attachment to Wilbur.
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Mr. Arable: Fern's father, who is practical and initially skeptical about Fern's feelings for a pig.
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Dr. Dorian: The local doctor who provides medical assistance and supports Fern's well-being.
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Lurvy: The hired hand on Zuckerman's farm; he helps with various farm tasks, portraying the hardworking nature of farm life.
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Mrs. Zuckerman: Mr. Zuckerman's wife and Fern's aunt; she reflects the domestic side of farm life.
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Avery: Fern's older brother, who represents the typical child of the farm; he often teases Fern.
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Goose: A character who successfully hatches eight eggs, illustrating themes of family and nurturing within the animal kingdom.
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