Character Confidential: 3 Questions for Matilda

In Matilda by Roald Dahl, Matilda is a smart girl stuck in a mean, dumb family. When she asks for books to read, her father says she doesn't need books because they have a TV to watch! (I love me some good TV, but it will never compare to my favorite books!) And school is even worse. The headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, just accuses Matilda of cheating when she gets all the difficult questions right. But since Matilda has all this extra brain power that's not being used in school, she develops telekinesis -- the ability to move objects with her mind!

With this power, she's able to do something about all the bullies in her life -- but you'll have to read the book to see what.

Because I've always wished I could move objects with my mind, here are my three questions for Matilda. (There are spoilers in the questions, so if you haven't read the book, you might want to skip this!)

1. You've read almost all of the books in the library — what book is your favorite?
2. What's your favorite subject in school?
3. After you've defeated Miss Trunchbull and are moved up to the proper grade level, you lose your powers. Do you miss them?

Now it's your turn — what would you ask Matilda?

— Carly H., STACKS Staffer

Comments

[Comment #1]

i soooo love matilda!
Roald Dahl is awsome!!!!!!

[Comment #2]

I want to read Matilda; for some reason I haven't been able to. I'll add it to my reading list. I watched the movie, and it was good.

I wish I could move objects with my mind, too! :)

[Comment #3]

1. Are you sad, just a TINY bit, that you left your parents, even though they were horrible to you?

2. Have you ever traveled to any of the faraway places you read about?

3. Did you ever see your biological family again?

4. Have you ever needed your powers since you got Miss Trunchbull?

5. What would you do if you'd read all the books in the world (which is not entirely impossible for you)?

[Comment #4]

i love matilda but her school principal its mean

[Comment #5]

omg.. when i was little i COULD NOT watch that movie i would always start crying b/c miss Trunchbull was just so scary!
seriuosly still i have 2 have sumone beside me when i watch it b/c its just scary.. i still get the chills from her

[Comment #6]

I've read Matilda, too, and Roald Dahl is one of my favorite authors! However, after watching the movie, i have to admit the movie's ending is a bit more dramatic. Still cool, though.

[Comment #7]

oh my gos hmy fav author is finally showed on the internet or being noticed by people. beides that i loveed dmatilda after reading it and getting an a on the quiz for it i bought the movie they were both the best i love is books too bad he died . but sometime i wish i could just fly to wales and go to his grave . that be nice and cool anf=d freakishly weird. bye may dahl rip

[Comment #8]

OMG.I just <3 Matilda so much,I have seen the movie allot of times.She is a great character and a nice one.She is the one.Roald Dahl's books were turned into fanastic movies!

[Comment #9]

OMG!Matilda is my FAVOURITE book out of all the books that hes written. luv him!

[Comment #10]

how do you think i can get a book published at 10?

[Comment #11]

will you answer please

[Comment #12]

I love this book!!!<3 !!
~What did you do with Miss Honey AFTER your parents left?
~Did your family get arrested?
~Did your brother grow up a criminal?
~Do you wish you had your powers again?
~~WHY DOESN'T YOUR BOOK HAVE A SEQUEL??

[Comment #13]

i would ask matilda if she cold tutor me!(i want 2 skip a grade)

[Comment #14]

Oooohhh! My favorite book would probably be Lord of the Rings.
Reading of course!!!
Not really. After I'm finally with a proper family I don't need them anymore.

[Comment #15]

What did you do AFTER the book ends?

[Comment #16]

1.Do you think you'll find a crush?
2.Will yu make MATILDA ll ?[that means 2]
3.Will yu ever find a nice perfect family?