While on
Camazotz, Charles Wallace is unable to resist the power of the man with the red eyes (IT).
Although he is a boy genius, Charles Wallace has the tragic flaw of being overconfident in his
own abilities. That is why he underestimates the power of IT.
Hisleads him to
ignore Mrs. Whatsit's warning not to leave Meg and Calvin at any costs. But it is Charles
Wallace's desire to know all things that leads him down this dangerous path. Charles Wallace
feels that he is superior in his intelligence and abilities to everyone who he knows back on
Earth. That is likely why he feels that he can go head-to-head with IT and come out okay.
Considering the fact that IT has an entire planet under its control, this really does seem
foolish.
Once under the control of IT, Charles Wallace is trapped on the
planet. He is unable to safely leave without severing the connection with IT, which would likely
kill him. This sets up the situation in which Meg must return to Camazotz and rescue her younger
brother from the clutches of IT before they can safely make their escape.
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