A Wrinkle in Time

Meg is a teenage girl grappling with grief, anger, and self-doubt after her father’s disappearance. She clashes with peers and even with herself, doubting her worth. Through the journey she learns to trust her instincts and the power of love to guide her decisions. Her arc centers on finding inner confidence to save her family.

Charles Wallace is a young prodigy who communicates easily with family but often feels isolated from others. He is susceptible to IT’s influence, yet his bond with Meg remains a key driver of the quest. His intellect and vulnerability create tension as he struggles between control and loyalty to family.

Calvin is Meg’s loyal friend who brings courage, curiosity, and support to the mission. He stands as a steadfast ally when Meg wavers and helps keep the group focused on rescue. His warmth and bravery contribute to the team’s resilience.

Dr. Jack Murry is Meg and Charles Wallace’s father, an astrophysicist whose mysterious disappearance sparks the journey. His scientific mind and love for his children underpin the stakes of the mission. His fate drives Meg to confront fear and act with resolve.

Mrs. Whatsit is one of the mysterious magical guides who helps Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin travel through space-time. She embodies whimsy and courage, offering guidance despite her eccentric appearance. Her presence signals that hope exists beyond the ordinary world.

Mrs. Who communicates through quotes and wisdom, guiding the children with fragments of insight. Her glasses symbolize perception and perspective, helping Meg interpret the challenges they face. She acts as a bridge between knowledge and action.

Mrs. Which is the most enigmatic mentor, guiding from behind the scenes and offering crucial guidance when needed. Her presence is both mystical and authoritative, pushing the children toward action. She embodies the deeper, more abstract aspects of wisdom.

The Man with Red Eyes is IT’s agent on Camazotz, controlling minds and symbolizing the seductive power of conformity and fear. He represents the seductive threat of loss of individuality. His influence tests Meg and Charles Wallace’s resolve.

The Happy Medium is a cheerful, otherworldly fortune-teller who offers glimpses of danger and hope. He embodies the balance between light and eerie forewarnings in their journey. His presence adds an aura of mysticism to the voyage.

Dr. Dana Murry is Meg and Charles Wallace’s mother, a supportive figure whose life and love anchor the family. Her role reinforces the theme that family connection sustains courage in adversity. She represents the emotional center of the Murry family.