Matilda(1996) ★ Complete

In contrast, Matilda finds a kind mentor in her teacher, Miss Honey. Miss Honey immediately recognizes Matilda's genius and tries to help her, though her efforts are constantly thwarted by Miss Trunchbull. The Awakening of Powers

: One of the film's most iconic scenes involves Miss Trunchbull forcing a student named Bruce to eat an entire oversized chocolate cake as punishment for stealing a slice. To Trunchbull's fury, the entire school rallies behind him as he finishes it. Miss Honey’s Secret and the Finale Matilda(1996)

Matilda learns that Miss Honey is actually the niece of Miss Trunchbull and was raised in an abusive environment after her father’s mysterious death. Trunchbull stole Miss Honey’s family home and inheritance. In contrast, Matilda finds a kind mentor in