Think back. Page 49, when Wilbur firsts finds out about his death. Do you really think Wilbur would've said this at this point? Of course not! That's because the bond off friendship between Wilbur and Charlotte greatly matured Wilbur.
Although Charlotte truly is witty and bloodthirsty, she exposes that loyal, warm side of herself towards Wilbur. She did something so outstanding and miraculous that only a friend could do. It is quite obvious that Wilbur would not have been able to live if it hadn't been for his and Charlotte's friendship, and he knows it! The fact of that has such a powerful impact, that throughout this event, he grows up.
On page 126, you'll see a reference made my Mr. Arable about killing Wilbur. So, this is before the life-saving mission is complete. The fact that he might still die is such a shock towards Wilbur, that he faints!
He doesn't want to die, and he has no intention of dying.
But, on page 164, after the life saving mission is complete, he says he would die to save Charlotte.
Therefore, you can conclude that the friendship between Charlotte and Wilbur matured him throughout
her life-saving mission for him.
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