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"Charlotte's Web": The Perfect Word

Charlotte's Web is the story of a pig named Wilbur (Dominic Scott Kay). Wilbur is scared of the end of the season, because he knows he's going to end up on the dinner table. Wanting to ensure this will never happen, Charlotte (Julia Roberts), a spider that lives in Wilbur's barn, begins to spin webs calling attention to the pig's virtues. Wilbur is astonished to find notes about how "wonderful," "radiant," and "terrific" he is. He is especially moved by the final characteristic Charlotte attributes to his name: humble.

"Well," Charlotte asks Wilbur, "what do you think?"

"It's a great word," answers Wilbur. "It's just—"

"Just what?" Charlotte asks.

"Is it the right word? Is it true? 'Cause I don't really feel like I deserve any of the things you've written about me."

To which Charlotte responds, "Then it is the perfect word."

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Content: Rated G

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