Charlotte's Web

In what way does White adapt the animals' fictional personalities to the way those animals act in real life? Give solid examples from the novel.

In what way does White adapt the animals' fictional personalities to the way those animals act in real life? Give solid examples from the novel.

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Although the animals talk in this novel, White makes sure that they are presented as realistic creatures. When we first meet Charlotte we are given a detailed account of how she catches her meals and although Wilbur finds it gruesome, it is important that we recognise Charlotte as a spider even though she can talk like a human.

Nature works in harmony and it is interesting that when destructive forces enter the world of the novel, a shift takes place to evict the enemy. For instance when Avery tries to knock Charlotte out of her web and in so doing topples (this is interesting – he loses his balance as the balance of nature readjusts to expel him) and falls over, breaking the egg, which of course in turn forces him to leave. You can check more out below:

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