Themes: Love
Love conquers all is a central theme in A Wrinkle in Time. L'Engle depicts love as a powerful force capable of triumphing over evil. Love is what binds Meg, Charles Wallace, and their father together, and it's what allows Meg to defeat the evil IT, who could not be destroyed through reason, violence, or even Charles Wallace's special abilities.
Expert Q&A
What were Meg's feelings about her father, brother, and Calvin after escaping IT?
After escaping IT, Meg feels intense anger towards her father and Calvin for not sharing her urgency to rescue Charles Wallace from Camazotz. She is particularly upset with her father for leaving Charles behind. This anger is partly due to the lingering evil effects from Camazotz and her realization that her father is not the perfect, all-powerful figure she once believed. Although her feelings are understandable, they are portrayed as unfair since her father and Calvin also want to help Charles.
Why must Meg go alone to Camazotz and how does her relationship with Charles Wallace assist her?
Meg must go alone to Camazotz because she is the closest to Charles Wallace, understanding him more deeply than anyone else, which is crucial for his rescue. Her relationship with him, based on mutual understanding and love, enables her to break IT's hold over him. This journey is also pivotal for Meg's personal growth, as she learns to rely on her own strength and the power of love, which ultimately liberates Charles Wallace.
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