Charlotte's Web Essay

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After reading the novel Charlotte’s Web, it is quite difficult to consider the work of E. B. White as anything other than extraordinary. The novel is more than a children’s book; E. B. White’s novel possesses the ability to inform readers everything that needs to be known about life. The lessons are presented through the events and characters in Charlotte’s Web and are easily available for the reader to capture.
Among being credited for a novel that covers the guide to life in less 200 pages, White is also accredited for omitting unnecessary words in his work. He has indeed successfully accomplished a difficult task in literature and his quality of Charlotte’s Web serves as proof. Every word, title, and chapter contributes to the book as
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Arable, in her comfortable chair, engage in a conversation about Fern, he seems uninterested and changes the subject to Homer’s sheep. White signals this reaction of Doctor Dorian in order to initially alert readers of his opposing views of Mrs. Arable. White allows Mrs. Arable to lead the conversation back to Fern, but Charlotte and her web becomes the topic. Doctor Dorian addresses the fact of a miracle occurring each time a web is spun and with his wise words, he convinces Mrs. Arable to believe as well. He also assures Fern is fine and she immediately feels better about her daughter’s well-being.
Chapter XIV establishes a character development for Mrs. Arable by allowing her to be a parent; White did not portray Mrs. Arable as a perfect parent due to the fact there is no such thing. Once giving the responsibility of parenthood, the worries and concerns never end. It is difficult to handle the thoughts alone and majority of the time reassurance is needed. Doctor Dorian assisted with Mrs. Arable believing her daughter’s acts were normal and everything would be okay. Although, the actions and approaches of Mrs. Arable may seem extreme, these are the exact qualities that made her real in a fictional

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