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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
In 1996 a [[Matilda (film)|film adaptation]] was made, starring [[Mara Wilson]] (''[[Miracle on 34th Street]]'', ''[[Mrs. Doubtfire]]'') in the lead and a frighteningly accurate Trunchbull in the form of Pam Ferris.
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* [[Abusive Parents]]: Matilda's parents verbally berate her and neglect her every need. Later in the book, it's revealed that {{spoiler|Miss Honey was raised by The Trunchbull, who wasn't any less abusive to her than she is with the students}}.
* [[Adults Are Useless]]: None of the teachers at Crunchem Hall challenge The Trunchbull because they are absolutely terrified of her. It is eventually discovered that Miss Honey's fears of her are particularly justified. The parents, however, don't have much of an excuse. Not a single student manages to convince their parents that The Chokey exists. It's sort of justified by Matilda's theory that the various punishments from The Trunchbull are so over-the-top that the parents simply don't believe it. Of course, it's probably Dahl's commentary on the boarding schools he himself attended as a child.
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* [[Wise Beyond Their Years]]: Matilda, big time. She's able to multiply large numbers in her head (eg. "13 times 379") [[Child Prodigy|in seconds]]. She says she likes to read just about anything. It's implied that the only reason she wasn't in advanced placement by now was because her parents don't believe in the value of education.
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