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Margaret Murry In A Wrinkle In Time
In the book, A Wrinkle In Time, Margaret Murry is the main character. Margaret is referred to as Meg by the other characters in the first chapter. She has three brothers, Sandy and Dennys are twins and the youngest named Charles Wallace, which seems to be her favorite. Meg's father has gone away but she does not know yet where he went or when he will return. This has been very devastating for her. Mrs Murry is a scientist and very smart. They all live in an older big home out in the country. The family also has a dog named Fortinbras. The strongest connection is with Charles though. Their bond is strong because he can read his mother's mind along with Meg's. With that ability, he can tell how his sister feels and can make them both

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