Their mother suggests that the illness is actually a microbiological issue with the farandolae in Charles' mitochondria.Īfterwards, Charles Wallace tells Meg about dragons he has seen behind their house. To make matters worse, she then learns that Charles is afflicted by some strange disease that makes it difficult to breathe. Jenkins, who she had hoped would assist somehow with Charles' difficulties, but she is again disappointed by Mr. Meg, concerned about her brother's social status in school, reaches out to Mr. The novel also addresses more cosmic concerns, especially through the use of science fiction elements like alien beings named after Biblical angels, and a disease that seems to be both biological and spiritual in nature.

Jenkins, who continues to be a source of frustration in her life, and also her brother Charles Wallace, whose genius-level intelligence and insight leaves him isolated by his peer group.

The novel contains both a literal social narrative of the school life of the three protagonists, especially Meg Murry, who continues to deal with feelings of resent against her former antagonist, Mr. This novel continues the story of Meg Murry and her younger brother Charles Wallace Murry, along with Meg's friend and Calvin O'Keefe, all three characters returning from A Wrinkle in Time. Written by shahed mahmud and other people who wish to remain anonymousĪ Wind in the Door is the second installment in the Time Quartet by Madeleine L'Engle, following the story of the same protagonists from the first novel, A Wrinkle in Time. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle