📚The headmistress is abusive and rules the school with an iron fist.
🎂One student is punished for eating cake without permission.
🚸Another student is publicly humiliated for having pigtails.
😋A boy is forced to eat an entire chocolate cake as punishment.
🐍The headmistress falsely accuses a student of poisoning her, leading to further abuse.
What kind of punishments are given to the students?
—Students are subjected to physical and psychological abuse, including confinement in a dark, narrow space known as the 'chokey'.
Are the teachers aware of the headmistress' actions?
—Yes, the headmistress intimidates the teachers and makes weekly visits to their classrooms to ensure compliance.
Is there any hope for the students?
—Despite the oppressive environment, some students, like Matilda, find ways to resist and stand up against the headmistress' cruelty.
Does the headmistress show any sign of remorse?
—No, she takes pleasure in exerting power and control over the students, showing no remorse for her actions.
Is there a resolution to the story?
—Matilda uses her intelligence and special abilities to expose the headmistress and bring about justice for herself and her fellow students.
00:32The headmistress rules the school with an iron fist, subjecting students to abuse.
00:52One student, Julius Ratwinkle, is caught eating two M&Ms during a lesson.
01:23The headmistress describes the 'chokey', a dark and dangerous punishment.
02:44Bruce Bogtrotter is accused of stealing and eating the headmistress' personal snack.
03:01Bruce is forced to eat an entire chocolate cake as punishment.
04:04A student, Amanda Thrip, is publicly humiliated for having pigtails.
05:21The headmistress forces Bruce to eat another cake, intending to break his spirit.
06:11Miss Honey teaches the students spelling through a poem, defying the headmistress' expectations.
