I think one of the major themes that L’Engle proposes in terms of good versus evil is something that is present in many texts that discuss good and evil; the notion of love. Love is present in many texts that discuss good versus evil, and is often seen as something that can overcome evil when the hero or, in our case, heroine, realizes its power. I think that something to be considered is that love may go hand in hand with good. As in the passage that was presented to us, the Happy Ending, there was so much love present, even if it wasn’t discussed in this particular moment. It’s the love a family, finally reunited. I also believe that love pervades this story; it’s what propels Meg to find her father, to continue on her journey. It’s what keeps Calvin protecting her and Charles Wallace, because he felt at home, and he felt love, for the first time after meeting them. Though the major theme of good versus evil is prominent in A Wrinkle in Time, I believe that the underlying facet of love in each sequence and choice made is also very important.
“’Didn’t you ever have a father yourself?’ Meg demanded. ‘You don’t want him for a reason. You want him because he’s your father.’” (pg 118) This small but pertinent passage when Meg is talking to the Man with Red Eyes completely supports my theme of love conquering all. Meg probably wouldn’t be anywhere in the galaxies besides Earth if it wasn’t for the overwhelming need to have her father back. The love for her father is what keeps her from not hiding in fear, but facing the evil head on.
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