howed appreciation for Wilbur. Wilbur has the attitude that he is ordinary; Charlotte's point of view is that he is a very special pig- "Wilbur blushed, 'But I'm not terrific, Charlotte. I'm just about average for a pig.' 'You're terrific as far as I'm concerned,' replied Charlotte, sweetly, 'and that's what counts. You're my best friend, and I think you're sensational.'" This clearly underlines the uniqueness of Charlotte's love.
             Charlotte has encouraged, protected, and mothered Wilbur, bargained and sacrificed for him, and Wilbur the grateful receiver, realizes that "Friendship is one of the most satisfying things in the world." It is, essentially, her actions that prove to be a testament for her unconditional love.
             In "Bad News", when Wilbur hears he is being fattened for slaughter, he wails. However, Charlotte asserts calmly, "I am going to save you." Charlotte is driven to save him, "...I am not going to let you die, Wilbur'" and assured that Charlotte can perform miracle, Wilbur calms down to be patient, trusting and humble.
             Moreover, to keep Wilbur from worrying, Charlotte is able make him think she is in the process of implementing a plan to save him, when in actuality, it is not yet developed- "Having promised Wilbur that she would save his life, she was determined to keep her promise...and she felt sure that if she thought long enough about Wilbur's problem, an idea would come to her mind. Finally, one morning toward the middle of July, the idea came."
             Charlotte's selflessness- working late at night to finish a new word, expending her last energies for her friend- is evidence of her unconditional love, once again. In addition, her congratulatory words in Charlotte's web make Wilbur an exemplary pig; he decides that if he is called "radiant", he must act radiant, and in his way he becomes radiant....