Comparing Loyalty In Charlotte's Web And The Witch And The Wardrobe

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Friendship and loyalty can be evident in both Charlotte's Web and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Animals and human are indistinguishable. A black creepy spider forms a parallel relationship to Fern's love with Wilbur the pig. When Fern's family sold the pig to another family, Wilbur longs for Fern's friendship. A spider is able to fulfill that need. The spider name Charlotte is very motherly, loyal and friendly to Wilbur. Wilbur feels comfortable in the farm, despite the fact that he grew up in a house with human love and care. Fern experiences similar difficulties as Wilbur. Her mother sees a doctor because Fern was spending too much time in the farm with Wilbur. Fern is able to outgrow the relationship she had with Wilbur, by forming

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