Science Fiction Elements
Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin tessering to a far off place is an example of this science fiction element.
What is time travel?
This character is the protagonist of the story.
Who is Meg?
Give an example from the book that supports the idea that love overcomes evil.
What is - Meg saving Charles Wallace with her love.
This character is a symbol of evil.
Who is the man with red eyes?
The children accidentally tesser to this planet before arriving at the Happy Medium?
What is the 2-dimensional planet.
Traveling through the universe is an example of this science fiction element.
What is outer space?
This character is given the gift of communication on their journey.
Who is Calvin?
Give an example from the book that supports the theme"It's okay to be different; believe in yourself."
Meg accepts her differences as part of who she is and realizes that we all have flaws.
Who is Aunt Beast?
What is Ixchel?
The planet Camazotz and the people who live there are an example of this science fiction element.
What is a new society?
This character submits to the powers of IT and has to be rescued.
Who is Charles Wallace?
Give an example from the book that supports the theme of "don't depend solely on others for your happiness."
Meg realizes she has to be the one to save Charles Wallace, not her father.
This group symbolizes goodness and wisdom.
Who are the Mrs. Ws?
This planet has been under the control of IT and is where Father was found.
What is Camazotz?
This science fiction element involves Meg vs. IT (or the dark thing).
What is a good vs. evil plot line?
This character barges into the Murray house on a cold, windy night covered in layers and layers of clothing.
Who is Mrs. Whatsit?
Give a real life example of someone who is fighting evil with love.
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This character symbolizes control and darkness.
Who is IT?
Name one way Camazotz and Earth are similar.
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This science fiction element is shown through the Mrs. Ws and the beasts on Ixchel.
What are aliens?
This character has trouble communicating with Meg and the others because it can't "see" like humans "see."
Who is Aunt Beast?
Give a real life example of a situation where evil has been overcome by love.
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This character symbolizes individuality.
Who is Meg?
Name 2 ways Camazotz and Earth are different.
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