1. Matilda's Early Life and Love of Books:
* Matilda's parents are neglectful and uninterested in her.
* She learns to read before starting school and devours books.
* She struggles to connect with her family and finds solace in the world of literature.
2. School Life and Miss Honey:
* Matilda starts school and is disappointed by the dull and uninspiring environment.
* She encounters the tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who terrorizes the students.
* Matilda finds a kindred spirit in her teacher, Miss Honey, who is kind and supportive.
3. Matilda's Discovery of Her Powers:
* Matilda accidentally discovers she has telekinetic powers, able to move objects with her mind.
* Initially, she uses her powers for small, harmless tricks.
4. The Trunchbull's Cruelty:
* Miss Trunchbull's cruel punishments escalate, including forcing a young student, Amanda, to eat a huge chocolate cake.
* Matilda intervenes with her powers, causing the cake to fall on Miss Trunchbull.
5. The Battle for Miss Honey's House:
* Matilda learns that Miss Honey is being exploited by her cruel aunt, Miss Trunchbull, who is trying to steal her home.
* Matilda uses her powers to scare Miss Trunchbull away from Miss Honey's home.
6. Matilda Exposes Miss Trunchbull:
* Matilda confronts Miss Trunchbull directly, exposing her as a fraud and a thief, and revealing Miss Honey's true parentage.
* Miss Trunchbull is forced to flee, leaving Miss Honey free from her tyranny.
These rising actions set the stage for the climax of the story, where Matilda's powers are used to ultimately defeat Miss Trunchbull and bring justice to the school. The climax also reveals the true nature of Miss Trunchbull and her past relationship with Miss Honey.