Matilda
by Roald Dahl
About the Author
According to the official Roald Dahl website, the author was born of Norwegian parents on September 13, 1916 in Llandaff, Wales. This would explain why so many of his stories take place in England.
As a young boy, Dahl enjoyed listening to his mother tell stories involving the mythological creatures of his Scandinavian heritage and of great adventures. He also enjoyed reading the work of Dickens, which may explain many of the themes surrounding his stories as well as his occasional reference to many of Dickens' novels in Matilda.
As a young boy, Dahl enjoyed listening to his mother tell stories involving the mythological creatures of his Scandinavian heritage and of great adventures. He also enjoyed reading the work of Dickens, which may explain many of the themes surrounding his stories as well as his occasional reference to many of Dickens' novels in Matilda.
Curiosities
- The story Matilda broke the sales records for children's fictional literature in the UK, with over half a million paperbacks sold there in just 6 months time.
Matilda Antes y Despues Actores
Characters
Matilda
She is the main character in the story, and the most likable. Matilda loves to read even though her parents refuse to allow any books in the house. Matilda also possesses the powers of psychokinesis (the ability to move things with her mind) and it is implied that these powers are a result of the repressed anger she feels toward her parents and Headmistress who vacillate between ignoring and belittling her.
The Wormwood
Matilda's parents.Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars and it seemed he did pretty well at it.And her mother was a woman really in love with bingo.
Michael
Matilda's Brother
Michael and his father were just stupid, and it looked like they hated Matilda.
Michael and his father were just stupid, and it looked like they hated Matilda.
Miss Honey
"Their teacher was called Miss Honey, and she could not have been more than twenty-three or twenty-four. She had a lovely pale oval madonna face with blue eyes and her hair was light-brown. Her body was so slim and fragile one got the feeling that if she fell over she would smash into athousand pieces, like a porcelain figure.
Miss Jennifer Honey was a mild and quiet person who
never raised her voice and was seldom seen to smile, but
there is no doubt she possessed that rare gift for being adored"
The Trunchbull
Agata Trunchbull is the dreaded and hated headmistress, the wicked witch of the story. As already imposes its appearance: it was, above all, an impressive big woman that in times past was a famous athlete. He had spent the hammer throw, specialty in which still remained in the form used to train children as human hammer. Matilda feels embarrassed by the director, who haunts children, especially younger children, to those who feel a complete and utter rejection.
Lavender
Matilda's best friend.
THE PLOT
Matilda is a young child-genius who has the misfortune of living with parents and an older brother who care neither for her nor her unique abilities. Instead, their only focus is watching the television, playing Bingo or cheating others. Interactions with the local librarian introduce Matilda to the possibility of emotional escape through the world of books.
In 1996 the movie premiere:
Matilda
My Book Review
A little girl who is misunderstood by her parents and loathed by the school's headmistress. She learned to read and write on their own. When she entered the school, was the best of the class; and Her teacher, Miss Honey just wanted her to learn more and more. Every time her father was bad with her, she resented some ingenious way; but Matilda only used her powers to help or deterrant someone. The Trunchbull received a lesson. She always mistreated children in the school but; Matilda frightened to Agata and she ran away forever leaving her house to her niece and Matilda. Just like Magnus told her ;)
I recommend this book to everyone, regardless of age.
It is entertaining, easy to read and enjoyable from start to finish.
Ana Díaz.
I recommend this book to everyone, regardless of age.
It is entertaining, easy to read and enjoyable from start to finish.
Ana Díaz.