Matilda 19-21

What are some character traits of Matilda?

• Unmotivated

• Conforming

• Intelligent, determined, independent

• Lazy

Provide a brief summary of the plot in chapters 19-21 of Matilda.

• Matilda discovers her telekinetic powers, plays pranks on her family, and befriends Miss Honey.

• Matilda runs away from home

• Matilda joins a circus

• Matilda becomes a famous actress

How is conflict resolved in Matilda?

• Matilda resolves conflict through her laziness and lack of empathy.

• Matilda resolves conflict by running away and avoiding confrontation.

• Matilda resolves conflict through her intelligence, courage, and the support of Miss Honey.

• Conflict in Matilda is resolved through violence and aggression.

Describe the setting analysis in Matilda.

• The setting analysis in Matilda focuses on the school, Miss Trunchbull's house, and Matilda's home.

• The setting analysis in Matilda focuses on a farm, a desert, and a mountain.

• The setting analysis in Matilda focuses on the beach, a shopping mall, and a zoo.

• The setting analysis in Matilda focuses on a spaceship, a haunted house, and a castle.

How does Matilda's character develop throughout the story?

• Matilda's character transforms into a villainous antagonist

• Matilda's character remains stagnant throughout the story

• Matilda's character develops from a neglected child to a confident and empowered young girl.

• Matilda's character regresses to a timid and fearful child

What are some positive traits of Matilda?

• Shyness, laziness, lack of ambition

• Intelligence, courage, determination, strong sense of justice

Explain a key event in chapters 19-21 of Matilda.

• Matilda becomes friends with Miss Trunchbull

• Matilda discovers her telekinetic powers and uses them to play pranks on her family and Miss Trunchbull.

• Matilda gets a new pet cat

• Matilda wins a spelling bee competition

Discuss the main conflict in Matilda and how it is resolved.

• The main conflict in Matilda is resolved when Matilda stands up to her neglectful parents and the tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, using her telekinetic powers and finding a loving home with her teacher, Miss Honey.

• The main conflict in Matilda is resolved when Matilda's parents suddenly become loving and caring towards her.

• The conflict in Matilda is resolved when Matilda runs away from home and joins the circus.

• Matilda's conflict is resolved when she discovers she has magical powers and becomes a superhero.

How does the setting impact the characters in Matilda?

• The setting in Matilda makes the characters weak and dependent

• The setting in Matilda has no impact on the characters

• The setting in Matilda highlights the characters' resilience and inner strength.

• The setting in Matilda causes the characters to lose their identity

What lessons can be learned from Matilda's character development?

• Resilience, intelligence, standing up for what is right

• Cooking skills, athletic ability, musical talent