Characters
Who is our protagonist?
Meg Murry
Provide an example of Man vs. Man conflict from our novel.
Protagonist vs. Antagonist (Meg vs. IT)
Describe the Murry family before our story begins.
The Murry family is Mrs. Murry, Meg, CW, and the twins. Their father is missing, and they are struggling with his disappearance.
"it was a dark and stormy night"
What does our novel say about the power of love? What about the Bible?
Love is the most powerful force.
Love has the power to redeem and heal. God's love has saved us from our sin.
Who is Charles Wallace?
Meg's little brother.
Our characters travelling through time and space is an example of what kind of conflict?
Man vs. Nature
**DAILY DOUBLE**
What is tessering?
Travelling through space and time - through the 5th dimension.
Which planet is beautiful and looks like springtime?
Uriel
What does the novel say about individuality and conformity? The Bible?
The book shows us the danger of conforming and not thinking for ourselves. The Bible tells us that we are uniquely created in God's image on purpose, for a purpose.
Name the 3 Mrs. W's.
Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which
Provide and example of Man vs. Society conflict from our novel.
- Meg struggling to fit in at school after her fathers disappearance.
- On Camazotz, everyone is the same, but our characters fight to keep their individuality.
What purpose do the Mrs. W's serve in our story?
They teach the children about tessering and about their journey to rescue Mr. Murry and defeat the Black Thing (IT).
What happens on the Grey and non-descript planet (who do our characters meet and why are they important)?
What does the book say about courage and personal growth? The Bible?
The book shows the importance of persevering through difficulty. The Bible tells us to be strong and courageous.
Name these two characters:
- the one who shows the children Earth covered by the Black Thing
- the one who cares and comforts Meg after Camazotz.
The Happy Medium
Aunt Beast
Charles Wallace struggles with remembering that he doesn't know everything. This leads to IT controlling him. What type of conflict is this an example of?
Man vs. Self
Why is Meg mad at her father after Camazotz?
She is mad that he didn't rescue Charles Wallace and feels like she is the only one who cares.
What is the name of the planet where The Man with the Red Eyes and IT are? What makes it unique?
Camazotz.
Everyone and everything are the same.
What does the book say about good vs. evil? The Bible?
The book shows us that goodness, love, and light can overcome the bad, the evil, and the dark. The Bible shows us that there is a spiritual battle happening around us. Jesus' life, death, and resurrection was the ultimate defeat over evil.
Who is our antagonist?
IT
Describe the Man vs. Self conflict that Meg faces in our novel.
Meg struggles with feeling "enough". She doesn't feel pretty enough, smart enough, or strong enough.
How does Meg ultimately defeat IT and save Charles Wallace?
with LOVE
Ixchel - cold and grey.
What is the purpose of a "theme"?