Characters
Why does Charlotte decide to help Wilbur, even though spiders usually eat flies?
Charlotte helps Wilbur because she cares about him as a friend, even though it’s not typical spider behavior.
In the movie, how is Templeton’s personality shown differently than in the book?
Movie: Templeton is often funnier/more dramatic; Book: more plainly selfish.
Who said
“You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.”
Charlotte
What lesson does Wilbur learn about friendship by the end of the story?
Friendship means helping and caring for others, even when it’s hard.
How do you know Fern understands animals better than most people?
Fern listens quietly, talks gently, and believes animals—showing she understands them better than adults.
What is something the movie added or changed about the fair that wasn’t described the same way in the book?
Movie: Templeton is often funnier/more dramatic; Book: more plainly selfish.
When did we hear 'salutations!'?
At the beginning from Charlotte, at the end from her kids
What does the story teach us about helping others?
Helping others can change someone’s life.
Why does Templeton help Charlotte even though he is selfish?
Templeton helps because he gets food in return, not because he’s kind.
Which version makes Charlotte seem more magical—the book or the movie? Why?
Movie may seem more magical because you see the web appear; book uses imagination.
Who said
“I am not entirely happy about this.”
Templeton
Why doesn’t Wilbur win the blue ribbon at the fair—but still kind of “wins”?
He wins a special prize (not blue ribbon) because he’s “Some Pig”—still recognized.
How might Wilbur have felt the first time he saw Charlotte catch a fly?
Wilbur likely felt scared or confused because he didn’t understand at first that it’s part of nature.
In the movie, how do music and visuals change how we feel about certain scenes?
Music makes scenes more emotional (happy, sad, exciting).
“It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer.” who is this quote talking about?
Charlotte
Why are Charlotte’s babies important at the end of the story?
They carry on Charlotte’s legacy and comfort Wilbur
Charlotte understands life cycles and accepts death calmly; Wilbur is young and afraid of losing her.
Charlotte understands life cycles and accepts death calmly; Wilbur is young and afraid of losing her.
Which version gives more detail about life on the farm?
Book gives more detailed descriptions of the farm and characters’ thoughts.
Who said “I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you.” and why?
Wilbur. He feels like he hasn’t done anything to earn Charlotte’s help, so he’s confused about why she is saving him.
What if Templeton refused to help—how would the story change?
Wilbur likely would not be saved.