Charles Wallace is Meg’s younger brother, not yet in school. Meg is in junior high, but they treat each other as if they are the same age. Charles Wallace speaks at a much advanced level, though he does not talk around other people outside the family. When Charles Wallace meets the three Mrs. Ws, he begins to lead Meg (and eventually Calvin) into the adventure. However, once they leave earth, Charles Wallace becomes even more commanding, making the choices even though Meg objects. Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which look to him as one who knows more about the situation than do Meg and Calvin. His insight is deeper than theirs. On Camazotz, he takes complete control, confident that he knows what to do. The Mrs. Ws had warned him about this, but he decides that he is strong enough to let IT take over his mind. The relationship between Charles Wallace and Meg then becomes as if there is no relationship at all. Meg feels that her beloved brother is gone. It is only through her love that he is released from IT and able to escape with Meg, Mr. Murry, and Calvin. Rather than rescuing Meg, Charles Wallace is thus rescued by her.
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