Matilda

= //Matilda// (1996) directed by Danny DeVito = = //Matilda// (1988) written by Roald Dahl = == = **Brief Description:** = Poor, misunderstood Matilda fights back against an unappreciative world through a hidden talent: Matilda is the world's greatest practical joker! Little effort is needed to put one over on her obnoxious parents, but can shy little Matilda handle the formidable headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and win the respect of every kid in school? Yes! (Scholastic, 2012).

1. What **settings** does Matilda visit in the film that she does not visit in the story?
==== 2. In the novel, Matilda can only levitate one object at a time. In the film, however, she can levitate multiple objects at the same time. Why do you think the **director** chose to have Matilda move more than one object? ====

4. If you had the power to move objects with your mind, what might you do with that power?
==== 5. [If you are comparing to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory] - Roald Dahl writes a lot about naughty children and adults getting their "just rewards," or punishments. What examples of adults or children being punished for bad behavior can you find in //Matilda// and //Charlie and the Chocolate Factory//? ====