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A Wrinkle In Time
Author: Madeleine L'Engle
Published: January 1, 1962
Type: novel
Genre: YA sci-fi
Perspective and Narrator: “A Wrinke in Time” by Madeleine L'Engle is written in the thirdperson limited perspective
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The narrator is not a character in the story but rather an omniscient presence
that focuses on Meg's perspective throughout the novel
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Tense: past
About the title: “A Wrinkle In Time” is a metaphor that refers to the concept of space-time
manipulation as presented in the book
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This idea of folding or wrinkling space -time is central to the plot of the
book, as the characters embark on a journey that takes them to different planets and
dimensions
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By introducing the
concept of wrinkles in time, the title sets the stage for the fantastical and imaginative
elements that are central to the narrative of the book
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The main events take place over a relatively short period,
but they involve traveling to different planets and dimensions where time may flow
differently
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The novel follows the journey of the Murry children- Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin-as
they travel through space and time to recuse their father, who is trapped on a distant
planet
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While the story may not have a straight forward timeline, the narrative is structured in a way
that allows readers to follow the characters’ development and the unfolding of the plot as
they navigate through different worlds and dimensions
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Guided by three mysterious beings known as
Mrs
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Who, and Mrs
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Throughout their journey, the children face various challenges and dangers, testing their
courage, intelligence, and love for each other
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With themes of good versus evil, the power of love, and the importance of
individuality and free will
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Characters:
1
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Despite her flaws, she possess great
intelligence, loyalty, and love for her family
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2
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He
shares a social bond with Meg and plays a crucial role in the quest to find their
father
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3
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He joins the siblings on their journey and provides
support, friendship, and sense of stability to the group
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4
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Whatsit, Mrs
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Which: These three mysterious beings are
celestial beings who guide the children on their quest
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Through their guidance, the children learn important
lessons about love, courage, and battle between light and darkness
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IT: The primary antagonist of the story, IT is a malevolent force that controls the
planet of Camazotz and seeks to dominate through uniformity and conformity
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Murry: Meg and Charles Wallace’s father, Mr
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He is a loving and
caring father who is deeply missed by his family
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7
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She
provides comfort, care, and healing to Meg after a traumatic experience on
Camazotz
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8
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She
represents a balance between extremes and serves as a guide to help children see
the bigger picture and understand the nature of the universe
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The Man With Red Eyes: The Man With Red Eyes is a sinister figure on the planet
Camazotz who serves as a henchman for IT
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His presence adds tension
and suspense to the story as the children face off against the forces of evil
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The Black Thing: The Black Thing is a mysterious and malevolent force that
threatens to engulf the universe in darkness
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The children must confront The Black Thing and resist it’s
influence in order to bring hope and light back up to the universe
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Light represents love, knowledge, and goodness, while
darkness symbolizes evil, ignorance, and despair
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2
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The characters must embrace their unique qualities and resist the
pressure to conform in order to overcome the forces of darkness and maintain their
sense of self
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Journey and transformation: The motif of the hero's journey and transformation is
evident as the characters embark on a quest to rescue Mr
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Through their

experiences and challenges, Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin undergo personal
growth, self-discovery, and transformation
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4
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The
characters demonstrate selfless love for each other and are willing to make
sacrifices to protect their loves ones and bring about positive change in the world
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Knowledge and Understanding: The motif of knowledge and understanding is
explored through the characters’ encounters with Mrs
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Who, and Mrsm
Which, as well as their experience on different planets
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Theme: “A Wrinkle In Time” by Madeleine L’Engle is a classic science fiction and fantasy
novel that explores themes of good versus evil, the power of love, the importance of
individuality, and the triumph of light over darkness
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The novel encourages readers to embrace
their uniqueness, have faith in themselves, and believe in the power of love and light to
overcome darkness and evil
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Tesseract: The concept of Tesseract, which is a fifth- dimensional “wrinkle” in time
ans space, serves as a symbol of the power of love and the interconnectedness of
all beings
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2
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Whatsit, Mrs
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Which: These three celestial beings who guide
Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin on their journey represent different aspects of
wisdom, guidance, and support
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3
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It represents the battle between good and evil in the
universe
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The Murry Family: The Murry family, particularly Meg, Charles Wallace, and their
parents, symbolize the power of love, resilience, and inner strength
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Plot Summary: “A Wrinkle In Time “ follows the story of Meg Murry, her brilliant younger
brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe as they embark on a cosmic
journey to rescue Meg and Charles Wallace's father, Mr
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The three children are aided by three mysterious celestial beings- Mrs
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Who, and Mrs
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As they travel through the universe via a concept called tesseract, the children face
various challenges and dangers on their quest
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Calvin provides support and companionship to the siblings,
offering his own unique perspective and skills
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, where conformity and control are
enforced by a malevolent disembodied brain
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Throughout their journey, the children discover the power of
love, individuality, and the importance of embracing one’s flaws and uniqueness
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In the end, the children return
home with a newfound understanding of themselves and the universe around them
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Meg is a high school
student who struggles academically and socially
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Calvin senses that there is something special about Charles Wallace
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Whatsit, a peculiar old
woman who lives in a nearby house
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Whatsit hints at a cosmic adventure awaiting the
children
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Whatsit reveals her supernatural abilities and tells the children about
tesseract, a concept that allows for travel through space and time
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Whatsit takes Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin on a journey through the
tesseract, transporting them to the planet Uriel
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Which and Mrs
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Chapter 6: The children learn about the darkness that is spreading throughout the universe,
embodied by a powerful entity called IT, which has imprisoned their father
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Which, Mrs
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Who guide the children on their quest to
rescue their father
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Chapter 8: On Camazotz, the children face various challenges and dangers as they search
for their father
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Chapter 9: Meg confronts IT in a final showdown, using the power of love to rescue her
father and free Charles Wallace from IT’s control
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Meg learns
to accept herself and her faults, embracing her love for her family and the strength it gives
her

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