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Detailed Breakdown of Chapter 7

In Chapter 7, Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin enter the ominous CENTRAL Central Intelligence building, where they encounter the Man with Red Eyes, who attempts to hypnotize them. While Meg and Calvin resist his control, Charles Wallace opens his mind to the man, leading to his transformation into a robotic, compliant version of himself. The chapter highlights themes of the danger of losing control, the power of resistance, and the emotional fear of losing a loved one.

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Detailed Breakdown of Chapter 7

In Chapter 7, Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin enter the ominous CENTRAL Central Intelligence building, where they encounter the Man with Red Eyes, who attempts to hypnotize them. While Meg and Calvin resist his control, Charles Wallace opens his mind to the man, leading to his transformation into a robotic, compliant version of himself. The chapter highlights themes of the danger of losing control, the power of resistance, and the emotional fear of losing a loved one.

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Detailed breakdown of Chapter 7: "The Man with Red Eyes

Entering the CENTRAL Central Intelligence Building

Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin step into the enormous CENTRAL Central Intelligence
building. The building is cold and eerily silent. The walls are made of a smooth, polished
material, and there are no decorations, no furniture, and no windows. The air feels heavy,
almost like it is pressing down on them.

As they walk, Meg feels increasingly anxious. She grips Charles Wallace’s hand tightly, and Calvin
stays close, trying to remain brave. They know they are being watched but cannot see who—or
what—is observing them.

Meeting the Man with Red Eyes

At the end of the long, empty hall, they see a raised platform with a large chair. In the chair sits
a tall, expressionless man. He looks completely normal—except for one disturbing feature: his
eyes glow a strange, unnatural red.

The Man with Red Eyes does not blink as he stares at them. He speaks in a calm, hypnotic voice
that doesn’t quite sound human. It is almost as if the words are not coming from his mouth, but
rather appearing inside their heads.

 He welcomes them and says he has been expecting them.

 He tells them there is no need to worry—he will help them find Meg’s father.

 However, he says they must cooperate and follow his instructions.

Charles Wallace’s Warning

Immediately, Charles Wallace senses something is wrong. He warns Meg and Calvin not to
believe anything the man says.

 Charles speaks defiantly, telling the Man with Red Eyes that they won’t be fooled.

 The man simply smiles and says, “We do not like to be antagonistic.”

 Calvin whispers to Meg that the man is trying to hypnotize them.

The Man with Red Eyes tells them there is no need for force. He says he can communicate
directly with their minds—without using words.

The Hypnotic Test

The Man with Red Eyes begins reciting a rhythmic poem in a steady, almost mechanical voice.
The words echo strangely in their heads.
“Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet,
Eating her curds and whey;
Along came a spider who sat down beside her
And frightened Miss Muffet away.”

 Meg’s head starts to feel heavy.

 Calvin shakes his head, trying to clear it.

 Their vision blurs, and it feels like they are losing control.

Meg bites her tongue to keep her mind sharp. Calvin recites lines from Shakespeare in his head
to block out the man’s words. They both manage to resist the hypnotic effect.

Charles Wallace Makes a Dangerous Choice

Unlike Meg and Calvin, Charles Wallace does something risky—he deliberately opens his mind
to the Man with Red Eyes.

Charles believes he is strong enough to let the man in without being controlled. He thinks he
can learn more about Camazotz without losing himself.

 The Man with Red Eyes tells Charles he is too proud and needs to let go of his arrogance.

 Charles, thinking he is powerful enough, lowers his mental defenses.

 As soon as he does this, something horrifying happens.

Charles Wallace Becomes Controlled

The moment Charles Wallace lets the Man with Red Eyes into his mind, his personality
completely changes.

 His bright blue eyes turn empty and dull.

 His voice loses all warmth and emotion.

 His body language becomes stiff, robotic, and unnatural.

Instead of warning Meg and Calvin, Charles now speaks in favor of Camazotz. He tells them:

 Camazotz is a perfect place.

 There is no pain, no war, and no suffering.

 Everyone is happy because they are all under one mind.

Meg is terrified. She shakes Charles and screams at him, but he does not react.
Calvin grabs Charles Wallace by the shoulders and tries to snap him out of it, but Charles only
smiles and says, “There is nothing to be afraid of.”

The Man with Red Eyes’ Control Over Charles

The Man with Red Eyes calmly watches everything, clearly pleased. He tells Meg and Calvin that
Charles is now thinking more clearly than ever before.

 He says Charles was too independent and needed to be “corrected.”

 He tells them that once they accept the ways of Camazotz, they will feel the same peace
that Charles now feels.

Charles Wallace Leads Them Onward

The Man with Red Eyes orders Charles Wallace to take them to see their father.

 Charles walks confidently toward a door, moving in an unnatural, almost mechanical


way.

 Meg and Calvin hesitate, afraid to follow him.

 Meg is on the verge of tears, realizing that her beloved younger brother is no longer
himself.

But they have no choice. If they want to save Mr. Murry, they must follow Charles Wallace into
the unknown.

End of Chapter 7

Key Themes in This Chapter

1. The Danger of Giving Up Control – Charles Wallace believes he is strong enough to


resist, but the moment he lets his guard down, he is taken over. This shows how
dangerous mind control can be.

2. The Power of Resistance – Meg and Calvin struggle to keep their minds their own,
proving that free will is powerful.

3. The Fear of Losing Someone You Love – Meg is heartbroken when she sees Charles
Wallace change. This is one of the most emotional parts of the book.

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