We have already seen that the best illustrated books match the style and color of the illustrations to the author’s themes, tone and style. In this assignment you will explore how pictures and words combine in Charlotte’s Web to produce a masterpiece.
- How does Williams’ black-and-white illustrations fit with White’s themes?
- How does Williams’ black-and-white illustrations fit with White’s style?
- Referencing at least three illustrations, explain how the illustrations support the fantasy that animals talk to each other and understand the human world.
- You probably noticed that there is no illustration of Charlotte’s face although other animals are drawn with faces. Imagine you are Garth Williams consulting with E.B. White on the illustrations. White says, “Garth, you haven’t shown Charlotte’s face. And she’s the star of the book.” Williams responds, “I chose not to put a face on Charlotte. Here’s why . . .” Speculate about how Williams’ completed his
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