What Do You Think?

In Matilda the Musical, all of the children in the play follow unfair rules. Is it important to follow all rules, even the ones that are unfair? Do you know any examples of people who broke the rules because they were unfair?

In the show, kids sing about what their life will be like when they are grownups. What do you look forward to when you grow up? What does it mean to be a grown up? What are the benefits of being a kid?

Matilda’s family is very mean to her and does not treat her with respect. Ms. Honey nurtures Matilda’s interests and treats her with kindness. What is family? Does it always mean people who are related to you?

Mrs. Trunchbull insists that television is much more important than reading. Is that true? Are they equally important, or is one more important than the other?

Matilda chooses to enact revenge on all of the adults who treat her poorly in the show. Do you think taking revenge is a good choice to make? Does revenge really make you feel better in the long run?