What did Zachariah reveal to Charlotte about the crew?
Zachariah tells Charlotte that the same crew from the previous voyage is on board the ship because Captain Jaggery couldn’t get any other sailors to work for him. Charlotte recalls her experience with the two porters on the dock in Liverpool on the day she boarded the Seahawk.
What happened in chapter 11 of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle?
None of the crew speak, but Zachariah defends himself in a speech in which he calls Jaggery “the worst” captain he has ever served under (11.16). Jaggery takes Zachariah’s speech as a confession and dares anyone from the crew to second the slander. Though it’s clear that the crew hates Jaggery, they all remain silent.
Who visited Charlotte in her cabin when she was ill?
Zachariah nurses Charlotte after she falls ill in her cabin. Zachariah warns Charlotte of the crew’s revenge plot against Captain Jaggery. Zachariah tells Charlotte that he’s 50 years old, cannot read or write, and knows little of Christianity.
What did Charlotte see in the steerage?
Charlotte sees a grinning face. 7.1. How would you feel if you were Charlotte in top steerage and the candle went out?
Who killed Mr Hollybrass?
Hollybrass is killed by Captain Jaggery, for Mr. Hollybrass dared to question the captain’s decision to sail the Seahawk into the hurricane and thereby injured the captain’s extremely touchy pride.
How did Charlotte show that she had forgotten her proper place?
22.3. What are some signs that Charlotte had forgotten her “proper place” once she is home? She was tan, she had lice, her hands were calloused, she had a dirty dress, she talked with the men of the ship.
Why does Charlotte lie about who gave her the Dirk?
Why did Charlotte lie to the captain about the person who gave her the dirk? She lied because she was afraid of what the captain would do to Zachariah.
What does Charlotte think of humans?
Charlotte doesn’t think humans are very smart – she thinks even flies are smarter than people. She figures out that if she can fool humans – who in her opinion are very gullible – -Mr. Zuckerman might change his mind about killing Wilbur.
What did Wilbur say about Charlotte’s legs?
One afternoon, Wilbur and Charlotte begin discussing the different parts of a spider’s leg. When he learns there are seven distinct sections to her legs, Wilbur tells Charlotte that he doesn’t think he has seven sections in his leg. She tells him that this is because they lead very different lives.
What does the spider in Charlotte’s Web say?
Charlotte, the spider and main character of “Charlotte’s Web,” spins four messages in her web over the course of the novel, including “SOME PIG!,” “TERRIFIC,” “RADIANT” and “HUMBLE.” The original purpose of the web writing is to spare Wilbur’s life, as the pig was going to be slaughtered for meat as a runt.
Why does Charlotte let Wilbur try and fall?
After being impressed with Charlotte’s ability to spin a web, he tries to spin a web himself. Both times he tries, he falls on the ground and Charlotte helps him realize that he can’t spin a web and doesn’t need to be able to spin a web to catch insects because it’s not necessary for his survival like it is for her.
How did Charlotte save Wilbur?
To protect him Charlotte spins words in her web to show that Wilbur is no ordinary pig. The owner of the farm, Mr. Zuckerman, sees these amazing words and decides that Wilbur will not be eaten, but instead be entered in the County Fair. Everyone is so excited that Wilbur is going to the County Fair.
Did Wilbur the pig die?
Wilbur, the Rutherford County pig that appeared on the cover of the 2006 edition of “Charlotte’s Web,” died Thursday, farmer John L. Batey said. “He was put to sleep,” said Batey, who owns and operates a family farm that started in 1807. The celebrity pig appeared at the premier for the film of Charlotte’s Web.
Did they use a real pig in Charlottes Web?
The circle-of-life story in Charlotte’s Web revolves around a young girl, a young pig, a motherly spider, and a bevy of barnyard residents. The filmmakers shot dozens of real pigs playing Wilbur, along with other barnyard animals, though not all at the same time.
What did Wilbur name Charlotte’s babies?
Pleased at finding new friends, Wilbur names one of them Nellie, while the remaining two name themselves Joy and Aranea.
How old was Wilbur when he was sold?
Fern’s father gives in to his daughter, but soon Wilbur, a “spring pig,” is too big to be in the house like a pet. He is about 3 months old…
Why did Fern’s uncle decide to buy the pig?
Zuckerman doesn’t just decide that the pig should live, he also decides that this is a pig to show to the world. He’s the main force behind publicizing Charlotte’s wordy webs. It’s his idea to get the newspaper reporters and photographers out to the farm.
Why didn’t Wilbur like swimming What did he prefer instead?
Why didn’t Wilbur like swimming? What did he prefer instead? It was too cold to swim. He liked playing in the mud.