A Wrinkle in Time: Discussion for Jan 22

[Julie]

Before class, please post a quote from the book and one sentence commenting in on the quote. Happy reading!

[Ashley]

"Meg promised, and yet she knew that to try to explain anything that could be seen with her eyes would be impossible, because the beasts in some way saw, knew, understood, far more completely than she, or her parents, or Calvin, or even Charles Wallace." p. 201 This quote really stood out to me because it forces the audience to learn to see things from another persons perspective. This lesson is especially important in a children's novel.

[Hillary]

"Yes, it was to her faults that she turned to save herself now," (p.159). This quote speaks to the distrust of appearances displayed over and over again throughout the novel. People turn out to be so much more than they seem to be and it is when Meg realizes that appearance and normality are relative that she is able save herself and Charles Wallace.

[Katharine]

"You mean you are comparing our lives to a sonnet? A strict form, but freedom within it? Yes, You're given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself. What you say is completely up to you"p219. I love this saying because it could be applied to other parts of life as well. With graduation looming this quote offers a similar perspective. Basically tapping at the idea that everyone is given equal tools by having "strict limitations" within an academic setting, but the freedom to do what they want with them once you have graduated.

[Lindsay]

"But Charles Wallace doesn't look different from anybody else."
"No, Meg, but people are more than just the way they look. Charles Wallace's difference isn't physical. It's in essence." (pg. 54)

I love this quote because it captures a great lesson that children can learn from- just because people may look the same, doesn't mean they are the same. We learn differently, think differently, act differently, etc.

[Christina]

"I don't understand it any more than you do, but one thing I've learned is that you don't have to understand something for it to be." -p.29

"Let's not worry about next year till we get through this one." -p.30

I love the sentiment of acceptance, serenity and patience Mrs. Murry is expressing to her children in these quotes, especially since they simultaneously provide foreshadowing for the plot!

[Austin]

"Maybe I don't like being different," Meg said, "but I don't want to be like everybody else, either." -p. 155

This quote stood out to me because it represents an inner struggle. It is human nature to want to fit in and feel secure, but to fit in means giving up a unique part of yourself. As Meg discovers throughout her journey, you feel secure in yourself when you embrace what makes you unique. However, this quote represents the inner struggle in attaining self-confidence, which is a journey children, adolescents and even adults experience.