A Wrinkle in Time | Topics for Discussion & Projects

A Wrinkle in Time Suggested Essay Topics

Meg, Calvin and Charles are told that there have been fighters of the Dark Shadow throughout history on Earth. They name religious figures, artists and scientists. Name two other people, either in the present or the past, who could be considered fighters for good. Explain why you chose them.

Throughout the book, Meg is angry that she is different and that her family is odd. Explain how her visit to Camazotz changes her attitude about being like everyone else.

In chapter 12, Mrs. Who quotes a passage to Meg: "God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty. And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to naught things that are." Why would this quote...
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