<P> The Happy Medium shows them Meg's father is trapped on a planet called Camazotz, The IT's homeworld . Mrs. Which also explains that The IT represents all of the greed, anger, pride, selfishness, and low self - esteem in the world . He shows them examples of these characteristics, including a friend and neighbor of Charles Wallace getting mugged at a bus stop, her school enemy Veronica Kiley's extreme self - consciousness about her weight and her resulting dieting habits, and that Calvin, despite being popular at school, is neglected and bullied by his father . The three Mrs. propose that they travel back to Earth to regroup, but Meg's strong will to find her father overrides the tesseract, and she accidentally redirects them to Camazotz instead . </P> <P> Upon arriving on Camazotz, Mrs. Which, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Who find that they are unable to stay, because Camazotz's evil is stronger than their light . Before they depart, they bestow gifts upon Meg: Mrs. Who's glasses, the knowledge of Meg's faults, and the command to never separate . </P> <P> The trio treks through Camazotz's hazardous traps before reaching a crowded beach where they meet the IT's bodyguard, Red . He offers the starving children food and tells them that Alex is safe and happy . He reveals to them there is nothing to worry about here, but Calvin and Meg realize something is wrong when Charles Wallace proclaims that all of the food tastes like sand . When Red starts repeating the times tables, Charles Wallace is hypnotized by the rhythm, allowing the IT to take full control of his mind . </P> <P> When Meg and Calvin pursue Charles Wallace, they find themselves in a seemingly empty room . Using Mrs. Who's glasses, Meg finds an invisible staircase leading to the room where her father is being kept prisoner . After bringing him out of captivity, the IT's power allows Charles Wallace to forcefully drag them to finally meet his master . As Calvin and Meg fall under the IT's power, Alex opens another tesser and prepares to leave with the children, abandoning Charles Wallace . Meg refuses and projects out of the tesser herself, leaving her alone . When she confronts Charles Wallace, she realizes the IT uses deception and hatred for power . Using her love for her brother and the knowledge that she is imperfect, Meg frees Charles Wallace from the control of the IT and releases Camazotz from the control of the evil entity . The three Mrs. return and tell Meg that it is time for her to tesser for herself . </P>

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