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This line shows that Wilbur stays humble and honest with himself even though a hundred people come to stare at him. The passage teaches the Scout that true character is not the crowd's cheering but the quiet heart that worries, hopes, and cares.
Wilbur was modest; fame did not spoil him. He still worried some about the future
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell someone who has not read Chapter 15 what happens when Wilbur asks Charlotte to come with him to the County Fair.
Discussion Questions
- What in the story shows that Wilbur is modest even though so many people come to stand at his yard and admire him?
- How do you know Charlotte cares about Wilbur when she makes her careful promise about the Fair?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Not bragging or thinking too much of yourself.
Item 2
Being known and talked about by many people.
Item 3
To ruin something or make a person stuck up.
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