Matilda

Summary

“Matilda” is a story about an extraordinarily gifted girl, written by Roald Dahl. The plot revolves around Matilda Wormwood, a young girl with exceptional intellectual abilities, who lives with her indifferent and uncomprehending family. Matilda loves to read, and books become her solace and escape from life with a dishonest father and an indifferent mother. At the school she attends, the headmistress, Agatha Trunchbull, also proves to be cruel and unjust. However, meeting her class teacher, Miss Honey, opens up a world of support, understanding, and recognition of her talents for Matilda. Over time, Matilda discovers her ability for telekinesis—the power to move objects with her mind—and begins to use this ability to protect her friends and punish those who deserve it. The story reaches its climax when Matilda decides to stand up to Miss Trunchbull to protect her teacher and classmates. Ultimately, thanks to her intelligence, wit, and unique abilities, Matilda finds happiness and understanding with a new family in the form of her beloved teacher, Miss Honey, who becomes her guardian.