Based on the roald dahl novel of the same name, matilda follows the. Michael wormwood mike matildas brother is, well, barely there. Matilda puts miss trunchbulls name in the goblet of fire, which at first seems like a real mean move for the rest of the kids, but actually completely saves the. Matilda wormwood, a main character in roald dahls novel matilda. Matilda was released in the summer of 1996 more than two whole decades ago.
She is one of the two main antagonists of the film matilda. It is also shown she uses hair dye since matilda used. The real matilda book investigates the australian experience of women in colonial times, and asks how far australians have moved beyond formative influences elites, convicts, the irish which have led to discriminatory attitudes towards women. She is a highly precocious six and a half year old girl who has a passion for reading books.
It was adapted as an audio reading by actress kate winslet. In the film, she is portrayed by mara wilson as a 6. May 31, 2016 16 things you never knew about matilda. She is a very large woman in the book, but in the movie, she is. Theyre this in the book, but its inverted in the film. She was played by rhea perlman, devitos reallife wife of over 30 years. When matilda was younger, she would leave everyday to play bingo leaving matilda alone in the house leaving. She is also the sister of michael, who does the same. Matilda has been one of dahls bestselling books since it was published in 1988. Harry wormwood, once matilda works out how to get even with him without being found out. Matilda is the titular character and the protagonist of roald dahls matilda.
The familys last name is wormwood, which is actually a poisonous plant that. If you cant believe its been that long, you arent alone. Mar 01, 2020 along with matildas father, harry wormwood, her mother, zinnia, was not exactly the best parent. Harry takes his first look at matilda, grunts, and leaves narrator. Based on roald dahls 1988 novel of the same name, the film stars mara wilson as the title character with devito, rhea perlman, embeth davidtz, and pam ferris in supporting roles. Story of a wonderful little girl, who happens to be a genius, and her wonderful teacher vs. Oct 15, 2006 a star fell on the rivers and poisoned one third of the people, and the name of the star was wormwood. What is matildas brothers name in matilda by roald dahl. Turns out matilda wormwood started out as a wicked child in one of the.
Unlike her other family members, who are selfish and dull, matilda is a precocious child with a love of books and a high aptitude for mathematics. Mara wilson explains what happened when matilda grew up out. The cast of the hit movie is in a much different place. Matilda wormwood is the titular protagonist of the book, film and musical of the same first name. Miss jennifer honey was a mild and quiet person who never raised her voice and was seldom seen to. I loved the name matilda as a child, because i loved the eponymous roald dahl book and matilda wormwood was my childhood hero. It was published in 1988 by jonathan cape in london, with 232 pages and illustrations by quentin blake. Mathilda, a fictional character at the end of purgatorio. Matilda is a very bright and intelligent for a girl of her age. Michael wormwood mike matilda s brother is, well, barely there.
Matildas parents are addicted to television, which is shown as one of their many character flaws. The name matilda is a girls name of german origin meaning battlemighty the comeback of this sweet vintage name, one of the most stylish girls names starting with m, has been prompted by a boomlet of starbaby matildas, beginning with chef gordon ramseys in 2002 and moon unit zappas two years later. Matilda can add large numbers in her head and read at a college level even though she is only 6 years old. With danny devito, rhea perlman, mara wilson, embeth davidtz. In the 1996 film adaptation of matilda, mrs wormwood was played by rhea perlman. She rose to fame as a child for playing natalie hillard in mrs. Its whimsical and spunky, and its strong meaning and rich history makes it a wonderful name to pass on to a daughter.
Matilda wormwood is the clever, brave, bookloving girl who gives her name to one of roald dahls last published stories. When matilda reaches four, she discovers the local library and walks there every day to read books while her father is at work, her mother is playing bingo, and michael is at school. She was an incredibly renowned actress prior to matilda, having picked up 10 emmy awards nominations and four wins for her work on cheers, plus a record six golden. Feb 10, 20 matilda wormwood is the titular protagonist of the 1988 novel and 1996 film adaptation of the same name. Played by rhea perlman, devitos real life wife of over 30 years, zinnia wormwood spent her days playing bingo rather than taking care of matilda. Most parents believe their children are the most beautiful creatures ever to grace the planet. He is the owner of wormwood motors, the husband of zinnia wormwood and the father of matilda and michael wormwood. What does the name matilda mean in the book matilda. In both versions, she is the younger child of narcisstic and neglectful parents, harry and zinnia wormwood, who have an older son named michael, all of whom treat her abusively and ignore her intellectual gifts. Zinnia wormwood is the wife of harry wormwood and mother to mikey.
Matilda wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Despite posing as an honest businessman, however, harry is actually a con artist who sells. Matilda wormwood sony pictures entertaiment wiki fandom. Miss trunchbull went to wormwood motors to buy a car. When matilda was younger, she would leave everyday to play bingo leaving matilda alone in the house leaving only an unprepared meal for her if she got hungry, showing her to be a neglectful parent like her husband. A star fell on the rivers and poisoned one third of the people, and the name of the star was wormwood.
Zinnia wormwood sony pictures entertaiment wiki fandom. It is mr wormwood s hope that michael will one day work for the family business, which. Matilda s parents are addicted to television, which is shown as one of their many character flaws. Unfulfilled and neglected by her family, matilda often comes up with pranks to punish her parents. Zinnia wormwood never created time for matilda, not even her children. Wormwood, is the secondary antagonist in roald dahls book matilda and its popular 1996 film adaptation. If matilda was in harry potter, she would have defeated.
In fact, we probably forget about him in the same type of way that matilda s parents forget about her. Matilda by roald dahl novel study slap happy larry. In the book matilda by british author roald dahl, matilda wormwood is an unhappy young girl. Matilda, a fictional character from the animemanga strike witches. User comments for the name matilda behind the name. Miss trunchbull made examples of several children to keep the others in line. If u want u can search on wiki answers because it gives u a sign of wat matilda wormwoods real name is on matilda the movie.
When matildas teacher, miss honey, comes to tell her parents that she thinks matilda could be brought up to university standard, mrs wormwood declares that looks are more important. Her greatest gift is her genius intelligence, and she also has telekinetic powers. So clever is matilda that by the age of four, she has read all the childrens books in her local library. Despite posing as an honest businessman, however, harry is actually a con artist who sells damaged cars to people at high prices. Devitos real life wife of over 30 years, zinnia wormwood spent her. Matilda wormwood is an intelligent girl with a bright personality, but her parents, harry and zinnia, and older brother michael, neglect and mistreat her. Matilda is a 1996 american family comedydrama fantasy film coproduced and directed by danny devito from a screenplay written by nicholas kazan and robin swicord. In both versions, she is the daughter of harry and zinnia wormwood, who treat her abusively and ignore her intellectual gifts. Matilda wormwood is the titular protagonist of the book, film and.
Although never mentioned in the book or movie, the name of the ability matilda has is called telekinesis, and seems to peak whenever something. Is there a star called wormwood in our solar system. If theres a shortlist of fictional characters we wouldnt want to run into in a dark. Mara elizabeth wilson born july 24, 1987 is an american actress and writer. From her days working on cheers to her movie roles and beyond, perlman is another star who has found her way into our hearts via multiple tv shows and movies. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The sets from the movie matilda the wormwood familys house. Before the age of 3 she could make perfect pancakes, write her name, and read. Wormwood call matilda after she was able to add up the cost of several cars in her head and he had to use a pencil and a piece of paper. Based on the roald dahl novel of the same name, matilda follows the title character as. Matilda wormwood is the titular main protagonist of the book, film and musical of the same first name.
Matilda wormwood is the titular protagonist of the 1988 novel and 1996 film. Wormwood, and her bullying big brother mikey live in this colorful, retro. Besides being very smart for her age, matilda has extraordinary powers. Doubtfire 1993 and went on to play susan walker in miracle on 34th street 1994, matilda wormwood in matilda 1996, and lily stone in. Apr 05, 2017 played by rhea perlman, devitos real life wife of over 30 years, zinnia wormwood spent her days playing bingo rather than taking care of matilda. Originally, it was matilda wormwood, which later became matilda honey, when her teacher, miss honey, adopted her.
Wormwood call miss honey rather than her real name. Played by rhea perlman, devitos real life wife of over 30 years, zinnia mara wilson played matilda wormwood after her previous breakout roles as a. Matilda wormwood matilda film mara wilson character. As a result, harry sent matilda to crunchem hall the next day. And even matildas family home, which is overthetop tacky, is colorful, retro fun. If you score 100% on this quiz, you can get your name on the trivia master board matilda quiz photo courtesy of timetrax23. Matilda character quentin blake illustrations, roald dahl. In spite of her age, she is an exceptional telekinetic the said power is not. Unlike his brilliant sister, michael is described as ordinary. Remember when she and her husband forgot matilda in. Miss honeys cottage and more houses in the movie matilda.
Unfortunately, she does not receive support from her family. Asked in africanamerican history what is sarah walkers real name in chuck. Matilda wormwood, also known by her adoptive name matilda honey, is the title character of the bestselling 1988 childrens novel matilda by roald dahl. The superpower of telekinesis also serves to propel matilda wormwood into the realm of a romanticsuperhero character and away from the marysue archetype. Based on the roald dahl novel of the same name, matilda follows the title character as she uses telekinesis and her genius intellect to manage life with her notsogenius family and an oppressive principal at school. Harry and zinnia are leaving the hospital with the baby harry wormwood. Matilda at the british library, as drawn by quentin blake. Matilda wormwood is the main character of the book matilda by roald dahl. What the cast of matilda looks like today the list. There she met harry wormwood, matildas father, and told him she ran a tight ship at her school. Matilda 1996 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. What are the colour of matilda wormwoods eyes answers. Her parents dont care about her and are too concerned with their own lives to spend time with her. On rereading this as an adult i am actually pretty surprised at how much of the novel is taken up by the backandforth oneupmanship which defines one of dahls other mg novels the twits.
1378 828 253 963 1019 763 1125 1302 555 1383 130 1185 653 371 438 1383 669 874 125 70 717 572 1031 875 207 308 1094 919 683 1033 387 1423 941 586 96 445 331 202 367 564 264 1088