Friday, 15 April 2016

Studies of genres in children’s literature


          The book I have chosen is Matilda written by Roald Dahl. The genre this book fits in is fantasy. The setting and characters of Matilda are realistic. "Matilda" seems like a realism children's literature until the protagonist Matilda realized she has the power of telekinesis, a power to lift and control objects without touching them. This genre appeals to me because of the story and the setting are creative and exciting. Matilda is a story about family and educations. Conflicts frequently happen between Matilda as a child and family and also happen between Matilda as a student and educators such as her parents and Miss Trunchbull. Matilda is a very smart girl. People like Miss Honey impressed by her intelligent and talents. However, her parents are not responsible ones. They treated Matilda poorly, and they do not believe Matilda has any talents. The climax happens when Matilda used her power to scared Miss Trunchbull and took Miss Honey's house back. Resolution is Matilda lives with Miss Honey at the end of story. Another thing I like about Matilda is it has a happy ending.

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