44 pages • 1 hour read
Madeleine L'EngleA Wind In The Door
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1973A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Describe the relationship between Meg and Charles Wallace. Why are these siblings so close? What is their relationship like with their twin brothers?
The Echthroi can take a human shape, but what do you think Echthroi look like when they’re not taking something else’s shape? What do you think it would feel like to be Xed? Why is Xing such a bad thing?
Why is it so crucial that Meg Name the real Mr. Jenkins? What must she overcome to Name him, and why is it so hard for her to overcome?
Why do you think the Echthroi have chosen to destroy Charles Wallace instead of someone with more influence, like a political leader or scientist?
What role does intuition play in the novel? How does intuition relate to science?
Discuss the themes of love and hate in the novel. How do love and hate affect the characters and the plot?
Why does Mr. Jenkins have such a difficult time kything? What does this tell you about the differences between children and adults?
What life lessons does the novel teach you? How can you apply these lessons and the characters’ experiences to your own life?
What will the relationship between Charles Wallace, Meg, and Mr. Jenkins be like from now on? Do you think Charles Wallace will learn to adapt? Why or why not?
Why do you think L’Engle bases so much of her story on science? What does this focus on science add to the story?
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