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Narration Prompt
Summarize the chapter's arc from the crickets' song to Charlotte's answer about the Fair. Then name the central tension White develops between the manufactured, admired Wilbur and the vulnerable creature beneath, and assess whether he holds the two honestly together.
Discussion Questions
- Wilbur strains to live up to each word Charlotte writes, from 'some pig' to 'radiant.' Do you think the words are actually remaking Wilbur, or is he only performing them for the crowds? Use what Wilbur does for each word to explain why you think so.
- Wilbur is admired by day yet dreams of slaughter by night. What does this split show about what fame can and cannot do for him? Make a claim and answer the strongest objection to it. Use the details of Wilbur's days and his dreams to support your view.
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