1. L'Engle characterizes herself as a Christian writer, yet her book does not talk about the Bible or about the teachings of Christianity. What are her values? In what ways does she let you know that? In what ways do these same values correspond to those espoused by Christianity?

2. To most readers, Mrs. O'Keefe is not a very "interesting" person. She is quiet and easily distressed, yet she holds the key to the mystery. In what important ways is she related to all of the characters with whom Charles Wallace has come in contact as he travelled through time? Why is it finally her responsibility to provide the means by which "Mad Dog" Branzillo can be stopped?

3. How does L'Engle make use of Welsh mythology to underpin her story? Find out more about the Welsh and their mythology and show how...