IT
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IT is the disembodied, all-controlling brain on the planet Camazotz in *A Wrinkle in Time*, embodying oppressive conformity and mind control.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| IT (A Wrinkle in Time) | 0 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
antagonist
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disembodied brain ⓘ fictional character ⓘ personification of evil ⓘ symbol of totalitarianism ⓘ |
| adaptedIn |
A Wrinkle in Time (1962 novel)
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A Wrinkle in Time (2003 TV film) NERFINISHED ⓘ A Wrinkle in Time (2018 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsInSeries | Time Quintet NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsInWork | A Wrinkle in Time NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith | The Black Thing NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| communicationMode | telepathy ⓘ |
| controls |
Charles Wallace Murry (temporarily)
NERFINISHED
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minds of Camazotz inhabitants ⓘ |
| controlsCity | Central Central Intelligence ⓘ |
| controlsLocation | Camazotz NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| createdBy | Madeleine L’Engle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| defeatedBy | Meg Murry NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| defeatedByMethod | power of love ⓘ |
| embodiesConcept |
authoritarianism
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evil ⓘ loss of individuality ⓘ mind control ⓘ oppressive conformity ⓘ totalitarian control ⓘ |
| enforces | synchronized behavior of citizens ⓘ |
| fictionalUniverse | A Wrinkle in Time universe ⓘ |
| firstAppearance | A Wrinkle in Time NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | science fantasy ⓘ |
| governingStyle | absolute dictatorship ⓘ |
| locatedOnFictionalPlanet | Camazotz NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction | obstacle to protagonists’ freedom ⓘ |
| notableFeature | pulsing, rhythmic heartbeat-like throb ⓘ |
| opposesCharacter |
Calvin O’Keefe
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Charles Wallace Murry NERFINISHED ⓘ Dr. Alex Murry NERFINISHED ⓘ Meg Murry NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| physicalForm | giant disembodied brain ⓘ |
| powerType |
hypnotic rhythm control
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telepathic control ⓘ |
| publicationYearOfFirstAppearance | 1962 ⓘ |
| residesInBuilding | Central Central Intelligence building ⓘ |
| role | primary antagonist on Camazotz ⓘ |
| symbolizesInLiteraryCriticism |
cold, dispassionate intellect
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dangers of enforced uniformity ⓘ mechanized society ⓘ |
| targetAudienceOfWork | children’s literature ⓘ |
| threatLevel | planetary ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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