Fern Depicted In Charlotte's Web

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Charlotte’s Web is a classic fantasy story of a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte and their unique friendship. Born as the runt, Wilbur is taken in by a young girl named Fern. Fern’s heart of youth and thoughtfulness saves Wilbur from being killed because he was the runt. The author builds action in the story during many different parts, using extreme detail. Fern must sell Wilbur to her uncle once he starts growing. When Wilbur arrives at the Zuckerman’s barn, he befriends many of the animals on the farm. Many of the animals have conflicting personalities, from Templeton the rat, to the goose who lays 8 eggs but only hatches 7 goslings. Fern plays an important role in the story, as she is able to hear and listen to what the animals