Charlotte's Web- Chapter 1 | 21st Century Reading Response Log

These journal entries are about Charlotte's Web.

"Wilbur never forgot Charlotte. Although he loved her children and grandchildren dearly, none of the new spiders ever quite took her place in his heart."

Posted on 25 January 2018, 1:24 PM

This quote reminds me that some friendships last forever.  And forever is a long time.

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"Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch."

Posted on 25 January 2018, 1:22 PM
Last updated Thursday, 25 January 2018, 1:24 PM

This quote makes me think about all the times waiting for something to happen (the anticipation) was just as exciting, and maybe even more exciting, than the event itself.

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"From one to two, Wilbur planned to sleep. From two to three, he planned to scratch itchy places by rubbing against the fence. From three to four, he planned to stand perfectly still and think of what it was like to be alive, and to wait for Fern."

Posted on 25 January 2018, 1:20 PM

This quote reminds me of how much Wilbur's life revolves around Fern being in it.  

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"Wilbur didn't want food, he wanted love."

Posted on 25 January 2018, 1:16 PM

This quote makes me think about how lucky Wilbur was that Fern rescued him.  He found someone who was not only willing to take care of his physical needs, but his emotional needs, as well.

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"If I had been very small at birth, would you have killed me?”

Posted on 29 March 2017, 9:36 AM
Last updated Thursday, 25 January 2018, 1:24 PM

This quote made me realize that Fern thinks animals are just as important as humans, and she is a very empathetic character.

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