Matilda (novel): Difference between revisions

The first half of the book deals with Matilda discovering how to use her intellect against her parents by playing tricks, like supergluing her father's hat to his head. The second half of the book pits her against a far more formidable enemy -- "The Trunchbull", her school's [[Sadist Teacher|sadistic headmistress]], as well as introducing the only person to truly recognize Matilda's amazing talent, Miss Honey. Matilda ultimately has to pit her prodigious intellect (and newly discovered telekinetic powers) against the Trunchbull to liberate both the sorely oppressed children and her beloved teacher, as well as making a better life for herself.

 

 

In 2010, it was adapted into a [[The Musical|stage musical]], written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by [[Tim Minchin]].

* [[Evil Counterpart]]: Miss Trunchbull is this to Miss Honey.

* [[Evil Teacher]]: The Trunchbull.

* [[Fat Bastard|Fat Bitch]]: Matilda's mother.

* [[Force Feeding]]: Involves a overweight kid who is forced to eat chocolate cake, as punishment for supposedly stealing Miss Trunchbull's cake, while the whole school watches. In other words, he is not allowed to stop eating until he has finished the ''whole'' cake, and it's HUGE too (18 inches in diameter). Even if he gets sick, he has to keep eating.

** Agatha Trunchbull.

** Also, Harry Wormwood, whose used-car company sells cars made from stolen parts - at outrageous prices - that only survive for a few miles. Because their engines are filled with ''sawdust''. And then there's how he acts around Matilda.

* [[Large Ham]]: The Trunchbull, even in the book.

* [[Maximum Fun Chamber]]: The Chokey, which turns out to be a Medieval iron maiden.