MATILDA (ROALD DAHL) (PAPERBACK)

In Matilda by Roald Dahl, Matilda Wormwood is described as an exceptionally bright and curious little girl. At just five years old, she has already taught herself to read, and her love for books is profound. Despite her brilliance, she comes from a family that doesn’t appreciate her intelligence. Physically, she is a small, quiet girl with brown hair and large eyes, which are often described as bright and alert. Though outwardly unassuming, she possesses a sharp mind and a growing sense of independence.

Matilda’s character is marked by her thirst for knowledge, her kindness, and a strong sense of fairness, which is sharply contrasted with the unfairness and cruelty she experiences at home and school. As the story progresses, Matilda discovers she has telekinetic powers, which she uses to stand up against the tyranny of her headmistress, Miss Trunchbull.