'Wilbur': A Theoretical Analysis

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The main conflict in the story (the murder conspiracy against Wilbur) can be taken as a symbol for contemporary social issues. Ever since Wilbur was brought to the farm, Zuckerman had plotted to kill him and use him for food. The main storyline of the book centers around how Wilbur is saved from Zuckerman's diabolical plot. This sends a surprisingly pro-animal rights message, considering that this book was written in a time before groups like PETA, ASPCA, and animal rights activism in general. Even now, the issues of animal cruelty and the human treatment of animals remain a very controversial topic, and a lot of people have differing perspectives on these matters. In the book, said perspectives are symbolized by Charlotte (the activist perspective)

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