The 1920's was a time of sensational economic growth and progress. Mass produced goods such as clothing, radios and cars were in abundance. The stock market boomed and most Americans benefited. But there was also economic inequality, thus the prosperity of the 1920's was unsustainable.
In a nutshell, Uriel is a fictional planet in Madeleine L'Engle's sci-fi/fantasy book A Wrinkle in Time… 'the third planet of the star Malak in the spiral nebula Messier 101,' to quote the book exactly. It is a beautiful and peaceful planet, inhabited by beautiful and peaceful creatures.
On the way to rescue Dr. Murry, Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin make a pit stop on Uriel. The purpose for this pit stop, according to Mrs. Whatsit, is 'more or less to catch our breaths. And to give you (the children) a chance to know what you're up against.'
To fully understand this planet and its role in the story, a little background knowledge is important.
A giant eagle picks him up along with his traveling box and flies away with him.
