Grace in Shiver and Fern in Charlotte's Web have something in common: they're both in love with animals. Besides the obvious difference that Sam would eat Wilbur given half a chance, there's more to Grace's love for Sam. It's romantic. Even when he's in wolf form. Let that sink in a bit and judge the creepiness level for yourself.
When Sam's human, their love isn't as creepy. Their love is a source of warmth, and in a world where the cold changes Sam from human to animal, it's all they have to keep them going. Love really does make their world go around.
Questions About Love
- Can Sam and Grace's love be considered “love at first sight” if they've been staring at each other for years, while Sam was only a wolf?
- How much of Grace and Sam's relationship is driven by love, and what part of it is lust?
- The wolves lose a lot of their humanity when they shift. Are all of them capable of love while in wolf form?
- Love isn't always positive. Both Grace and Shelby are obsessed with Sam. How does each character deal with her obsession?