Questions and Answers
How has Mr. Murry been imprisoned on Camazotz? What have been the conditions of his imprisonment?
He has been inside a transparent column. He is not able to talk or see anyone.
What does Calvin hope to accomplish by staring at Charles?
He hopes to bring him back to them.
What purpose do Mrs. Who's spectacles serve Meg inside the column?
It allows her to see and get through the column.
What is IT? How does Meg try to fight the hypnotizing rhythm of IT?
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How is Meg rescued from IT's control?
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Why is Meg disappointed in her father after they are reunited?
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What does Meg mean when she says 'like and equal are two different things'?
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Study Notes
Mr. Murry's Imprisonment
- Mr. Murry is trapped in a transparent column, limiting his freedom of movement.
- He has lost communication, unable to talk or see anyone during his confinement.
Calvin's Intentions
- Calvin believes that by focusing on Charles, he can mentally connect with him to bring him back to safety.
Mrs. Who’s Spectacles
- Mrs. Who’s glasses serve a crucial role for Meg, enabling her to perceive and navigate through the column's constraints.
Understanding IT
- IT is described as a controlling brain that hypnotizes individuals.
- Meg attempts to resist this hypnotic rhythm by reciting nursery rhymes, drawing on childhood innocence and familiarity.
Meg's Rescue
- Meg is freed from IT's influence through a tesseract—a method of travel—facilitated by her father's intervention.
Meg's Disappointment
- Upon reuniting, Meg feels let down by her father as he does not immediately take action to save Charles.
Concept of Equality
- Meg articulates the difference between the concepts of "like" and "equal," emphasizing that individuality means no one is truly identical to another.
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