10 Questions
What triggers Matilda's telekinetic powers?
When she is angry or upset
What is the first object Matilda moves using her telekinetic powers?
A glass of water
What does Miss Honey recognize in Matilda?
Her exceptional intelligence
What does Miss Honey's kindness do for Matilda?
Make her feel more confident and valued
What can Matilda do with her powers when she is calm and focused?
Control them partially
What is Matilda afraid of when practicing her telekinetic powers?
Of what others might think
How does Miss Trunchbull treat the students?
With physical punishment and verbal abuse
Why does Miss Trunchbull target Matilda specifically with her cruelty?
Because Matilda is a threat to her authority
What can Matilda do with small objects using her telekinetic powers?
Move them and make them hover and spin in the air
What is a characteristic of Miss Trunchbull's behavior towards the students?
She is increasingly cruel and tyrannical
Study Notes
Matilda's Telekinetic Powers
- Matilda discovers her telekinetic powers when she is angry or upset
- She accidentally moves a glass of water and a vase using her mind
- Matilda experiments with her powers, moving small objects like a pencil and a book
- She realizes that she can control her powers when she is calm and focused
- Matilda's powers are still unpredictable and sometimes get out of control
Miss Honey's Kindness
- Miss Honey is kind and gentle towards Matilda
- She recognizes Matilda's exceptional intelligence and encourages her to learn
- Miss Honey is the first person to show Matilda genuine kindness and understanding
- She becomes a source of comfort and support for Matilda
- Miss Honey's kindness helps Matilda to feel more confident and valued
Explore Matilda's development of telekinetic powers and her special bond with Miss Honey, who recognizes and encourages her exceptional intelligence and kind heart.
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