MATILDA, by ROALD DAHL
I’ve read “Matilda” by Roald Dahl. I’ve chosen “Matilda” because I watched the film when I was a child, and I liked so much that I decided to read the book in its original version. What makes this book unique and different from the others, is the fact that it’s supposed to be a novel for kids but the truth is that it’s a book for adults, especially for adults with children. Roald Dahl emphasizes the importance of childhood in our lives, and how the adults make mistakes in the way they educate their children. So, in my opinion “Matilda” is not only a good story, it’s also a guide of good advices about the education of our kids. My favourite character is Matilda because she’s an interesting girl. She’s a five-years-old girl with mental powers; she’s able to move objects with her mind without touching them. The rest of the characters of the story are not very believable. I think they are an ironic version of the reality of the society, although there is a character, Mrs. Trunchbull that reminds me of someone from my childhood. Mrs. Trunchbull is one of Matilda’s teachers and she’s very rude and hard with the children (especially with Matilda); she’s always angry and has bad words for everybody.This character is similar to one teacher I had when I studied at school. The changes of the story start when Matilda learns to use her powers to get a better world. In fact, thanks to Matilda, Mrs. Trunchbull leaves the school and everybody is glad about it.
Finally, it’s important to say that I recommend Matilda to everybody, children and adults. It’s a beautiful and magical story that involves kids with its fantasy and helps adult people to learn more about life.
