Matilda (novel) | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

England - The author represents this country as a pretty and dreamy place, but with unsavory people often destroying the tranquility.

The Library - Sitting there and looking at its contents, Matilda realizes she is no ordinary girl.

TV Dinners - Whilst eating one of these in front of the TV, as her family does most nights, Matilda is not allowed to leave what her mother calls the family table.

Oil of Violets Hair Tonic - Thinking it makes his hair full and shiny, Mr. Wormwood rubs it in his hair only for...
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