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| "It was a dark and stormy night..." |
50 years after first being published, A Wrinkle in Time is still a top-selling book for both children and adults. Why? What is it about this story that continues to captivate readers of all ages? After all, it has a very specific, though subtle, historical context: Meg does math homework using paper and pencil, sans calculator (48-49). Calvin calls home on a land line (46). Charles Wallace wears Dr. Dentons (12).
In spite of these details, WIT feels surprisingly contemporary in many respects. For this blog post, first identify one thing that dates the book (language, detail, attitude, etc.) being sure to reference it by page number. Then, and most importantly, identify some element of the book (whether a theme, character, or other) that transcends the boundaries of America-in-the-early-60s and offer an explanation for its timelessness.
Be sure to reference the text directly. You may respond to other comments as long as you also include your own original thoughts.
Comments should be about 250 words, articulate, thoughtful, and error-free. Due by MIDNIGHT, 28 Tuesday October.
