Matildas teacher, named Ms. Honey, is the headmistress's stepdaughter. The headmisstres is named Ms. Truchbull.
Originally, it was Matilda Wormwood, which later became Matilda Honey, when her teacher, Miss Honey, adopted her.
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They were named after the Australian song Waltzing Matilda.
The antagonist in "Matilda" is Miss Trunchbull, the cruel and abusive headmistress of Crunchem Hall Primary School.
The main characters in "Matilda" include Matilda Wormwood, a young girl with telekinetic powers, her neglectful parents Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood, her teacher Miss Honey who cares for Matilda, and the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull.
Pam Ferris portrays the head teacher, Miss Trunchbull, in the film adaptation of Roald Dahl's "Matilda."
In the story "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, Matilda's problem is solved when she discovers her telekinetic powers and uses them to stand up to her cruel family and the tyrannical headmistress of her school, Miss Trunchbull. Matilda's resilience and resourcefulness help her navigate these challenges and find a happier ending.
Matilda and Lavender became friends when Lavender stood up for Matilda against the Trunchbull by pretending to put a newt in the Trunchbull's water jug. Matilda admired Lavender's bravery in standing up to the Trunchbull and the two bonded over their shared dislike of the cruel headmistress.
At the end of Matilda by Roald Dahl, Matilda's parents pack their belongings to go on the run from the police who have discovered her father's stolen goods. Matilda doesn't want to leave with them and asks if she can stay with her teacher Miss Honey instead. Her parents agree and Matilda finally has the loving family she has always longed for.
Red Matildas - 1985 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G