In "A Wrinkle in Time," a novel by Madeleine L'Engle, several key characters play pivotal roles in the story. Here are some of the main characters:
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Meg Murry: The protagonist, a high school student struggling with feelings of insecurity and isolation. She embarks on a journey through time and space to rescue her father.
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Charles Wallace Murry: Meg's exceptionally intelligent younger brother, who has a unique understanding of the world and a special ability to sense other people's thoughts and feelings.
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Mr. Murry: Meg and Charles's father, a scientist who has gone missing while working on a classified project related to tesseracts (a form of time travel).
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Mrs. Whatsit: One of the three celestial beings who help Meg and her companions. She is whimsical and mysterious and has the ability to transform.
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Mrs. Who: Another of the three celestial beings, known for quoting famous literary and philosophical figures to convey her wisdom.
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Mrs. Which: The third celestial being, who is more powerful and is depicted as a large, shadowy figure. She guides the characters with her knowledge and experience.
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IT: The central antagonist of the story, representing the evil force that controls the planet Camazotz and embodies conformity and the loss of individuality.
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Happy Medium: A character who can see various points of light across the universe and offers guidance to Meg and her companions.
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Aunt Beast: A creature on the planet of Ixchel who helps Meg recover and understand her own strengths.
These characters, along with others encountered throughout the story, contribute to the novel's themes of love, individuality, and the battle against evil.