A Wrinkle in Time Concepts
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Where is Mr. Murry according to Mrs. Which?

behind the darkness

Why does Mr. Murry need the help of Charles Wallace and Meg?

he needs encouragement, love of his children, and courage

What dimension will they be traveling in according to Mrs. Whatsit?

the fifth dimension

What was wrong with the next planet Mrs. Which tried to land them on?

<p>it was two-dimensional and they would have to be flat</p> Signup and view all the answers

The three women find it very funny Mrs. Which almost took them to the wrong planet when they left Uriel. They say it is a pleasant planet and they ______________ ______________.

<p>always enjoy their visits</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Mrs. Whatsit, why won't Mrs. Murry be worried about the children leaving home?

<p>the time tesser will have them back 5 minutes before they left</p> Signup and view all the answers

How old is Mrs. Whatsit?

<p>2,379,152,497 years, 8 months and 3 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which planet looks familiar but is covered with the Black Thing when the Happy Medium shows it to Meg and the boys?

<p>Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical figures were mentioned as warriors against the Black Thing?

<p>Jesus, Michelangelo, and Madame Curie</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Who use a tear in her skirt to show?

<p>how an ant can quickly go from one place to another without a long trip</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to allow the group to travel through space without taking the long way around?

<p>a tesseract</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Charles Wallace, Euclid was right about what?

<p>the shortest distance between two points is a straight line</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mr. Murry's Location

  • Mr. Murry is located "behind the darkness."

Need for Family Support

  • Mr. Murry requires encouragement, love from his children, and courage to aid him in his situation.

Dimensional Travel

  • Mrs. Whatsit indicates that their journey involves traveling through the fifth dimension, beyond traditional three-dimensional space.

Planetary Challenges

  • The next planet intended for landing was unsuitable as it was described as two-dimensional, requiring them to be flat.

Humor Among the Women

  • The three women find humor in Mrs. Which's near mistake of landing them on a pleasant yet wrong planet, emphasizing their enjoyment of visits there.

Time Tesser and Worry

  • Mrs. Whatsit reassures that Mrs. Murry will not worry about her children, as the time tesser will return them home just five minutes before they left.

Mrs. Whatsit's Age

  • Mrs. Whatsit is extraordinarily old, having lived for approximately 2,379,152,497 years, 8 months, and 3 days.

Recognition of Earth

  • The Happy Medium reveals a blurry image of Earth covered by the Black Thing, which appears familiar to Meg and the boys.

Historical Warriors

  • The children learn that figures like Jesus, Michelangelo, and Madame Curie have historically fought against the Black Thing on Earth.

Ant Analogy

  • Mrs. Who uses a tear in her skirt to illustrate how an ant can transition quickly from place to place without a lengthy journey.

Means of Travel

  • The group employs a tesseract, a method allowing for direct travel through space without the extended distance.

Euclid's Principles

  • Charles Wallace asserts that Euclid correctly stated that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, supporting their understanding of dimensions.

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Explore key concepts from 'A Wrinkle in Time,' including Mr. Murry's predicament, the significance of family support, and the challenge of dimensional travel. Delve into the humorous interactions of the characters and the intricacies of time travel as depicted in the story.

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