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Character Analysis: A Wrinkle In Time By Madeleine L Engle

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The novel, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, explains Meg Murry as a young heroine, who saves her family from the evil within the universe. With the feeling of not being good enough Meg fights through her self-doubts. Meg has to step up and become the leader. Meg leads Calvin, and Charles Wallace through different dimensions trying to save Mr. Murry. Throughout the novel, A Wrinkle in Time, Meg proves to be a character who shows insecurity, learns leadership, and understands responsibility.
In A Wrinkle in Time, Meg shows insecurity through her journey to save her father. While talking to Calvin, Meg compares herself to her mother. “I cry much too much. I should be like my Mother. I should be able to control myself.” (31) Mrs. Murry

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