THE TESSERACT OF IDENTITY: NAVIGATING SELF-DISCOVERY IN A WRINKLE IN TIME BY MADELEINE L’ENGLE

Аннотация

This article analyzes A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, emphasizing its fusion of science fiction and fantasy to explore themes of self-discovery. The protagonist, Meg Murry, embarks on an interdimensional journey that mirrors her internal struggles, learning to embrace individuality and overcome self-doubt. The article investigates that the concept of the tesseract serves as both ascientific mechanism and ametaphor forMeg’s growth. Keywords:self-discovery, science fantasy, individuality, conformity, tesseract, interdimensional travel, Meg Murry, IT, cosmicconflict, young adult literature, loveas strength Ushbu maqola A Wrinkle in Time (“Vaqtdagi burilish”) asarini tahlil qiladi, unda ilmiy fantastika va fantaziya janrlari uyg‘unlashgan holda o‘zini anglash mavzusi yoritilganligini aniqlaydi. Asosiy qahramon Meg Murry fazoviy sayohat davomida ichki kurashlari bilan yuzlashib, o‘ziga bo‘lgan ishonchsizlikni yengishga va o‘ziga xosligini qabul qilishga o‘rganadi. Maqola “tesserakt” konsepsiyasi ilmiy mexanizm sifatida ham, Megning shaxsiy o‘sishini aks ettiruvchi metafora sifatidaham ishlatilganligini sharhlaydi. Kalit so’zlar: o‘zini anglash, ilmiy fantaziya, individuallik, bir xillik, tessarakt, fazoviy sayohat, Meg Murry, IT, kosmikkurash, yoshlaradabiyoti, muhabbat kuchi Эта статья анализирует произведение «Излом времени» (A Wrinkle in Time), в котором научная фантастика и фэнтези сочетаются для раскрытия темы самопознания. Главная героиня, Мег Мурри, во время путешествия в пространстве сталкивается с внутренними переживаниями, учится преодолевать неуверенность в себе и принимать свою уникальность. В статье рассматривается концепция «тессеракта», который используется какнаучный механизм,а такжекакметафора личностного ростаМег. Ключевые слова:самопознание, научная фантастика, индивидуальность, конформизм, тессеракт, межпространственное путешествие, Мэг Мурри, IT, космическая борьба, подростковая литература,силалюбви Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time is widely regarded as a key work of speculative fiction, not only for its unique blend of science fiction and fantasy elements, but also for its in- depth exploration of self-discovery. Meg Murry, the protagonist, embarks on a journey that is as much about traversing interdimensional space as it is about facing her fears, embracing her individuality, and understanding her position in the broader world. The novel's science fantasy framework externalizes Meg's internal struggles by using creative locations and scientific concepts to mirror her emotional and psychological growth. This mix of personal and cosmic research positioned A Wrinkle in Time at the intersection of genre innovation and psychological depth, making it an essential novel for understanding themes of self-discovery in young adult