From Child to Adult
Children can relate to Wilbur's innocent, naive character, which is dependent on his relationships with other characters in the novel. Yet as time passes and Wilbur grows older, his character matures and evolves from this childlike nature to the role of an adult. Being the runt of the litter was supposed to end Wilbur's short lived life. However, with Fern's bravery, standing up to her father not only saved but more importantly prolonged Wilbur's life. Fern shows a child's perspective on death when she tells her father he is being unfair. She thinks that every life on earth is precious and important and should be given a second chance. "The pig couldn't help being born small, could it? If I had been very small at birth would you have killed me?" (3). Wilbur then depends on Fern's character and relies on her as not only a friend, but also a mother figure. When Wilbur first moves away, he feels lonely when Fern doesn't come visit and when she does, he feels sad when she leaves. This portrays an extremely dependent side of Wilbur's character, showing that he is needy of Fern, who seems to have many priorities in her life besides Wilbur. Wilbur becomes very sad when his loneliness is all he think
He is still worried some about the future, as he could hardly believe that a mere spider would be able to save his life. He realizes that because of Charlotte he has become the pig he is and is happy because of her. "When I say 'salutations' it's just my fancy way of saying hello or good morning. Wilbur then confides in Charlotte for advice and for a shoulder to cry on, as he and Fern have grown apart with time. Even Wilbur begins to believe the words in Charlotte's web. Charlotte tells Wilbur about her egg sac and how she is proud and sad. Charlotte becomes a close companion to Wilbur, teaching and showing him things many others wouldn't waste their time with. Unlike Fern and Wilbur's physical relationship of endless fun and games, Charlotte and Wilbur's relationship is verbal, where Wilbur can learn new and useful information. Wilbur begins to accept Charlotte despite his fears and doubts about her lifestyle, " underneath her rather bold and cruel exterior, she had a kind heart, and she was to prove loyal and true to the very end" (41). "He was no longer worried about being killed, for he knew that Mr. Wilbur becomes well known throughout the town because of Charlotte's noble deeds, with help from Templeton and the other barn animals. The way the author is describing Wilbur's thinking and analyzing portrays a much mature Wilbur as compared to the beginning chapters. Wilbur feels at first that this is cruel of Charlotte because she doesn't think of the other insects, but Charlotte explains to him that this is how she survives and all animals, humans and even spiders have to survive somehow.
Common topics in this essay:
Charlotte Charlotte,
Adult Children,
Charlotte Wilbur's,
Wilbur Wilbur,
Charlotte Wilbur,
Fern Charlotte,
Fern Wilbur's,
Christmas Wilbur,
wilbur begins,
templeton barn,
life earth,
grown pig,
wilbur's character,
wilbur's life,
charlotte wilbur,
saying hello,
unlike fern,
charlotte wilbur's,
|
Acceptance Essays
