Matilda
a. Introduction
The title of the book that I've read is "Matilda". It is written by English author Roald Dahl, and is retold in a graded readers book by John Escott. It is a level 3 book with 1200 words in it. The length of the book is 31 pages, and there are 1200 headwords.
b. Summary
Matilda is a smart, brave, and brilliant bookworm who was neglected and disregarded by her parents. Despite their cruelty, she cleverly finds ways to stand up for herself while never giving up her love for reading. When she starts school, she faces the terrifying head teacher, Miss Trunchbull, who mistreats the students. However, Matilda meets Miss Honey, a kind teacher who recognizes her extraordinary talent and cares deeply for her. Together, they support each other, defeat Miss Trunchbull, and eventually become like a real family.
c. Song
Naughty - Matilda: The Musical
link: https://youtu.be/eGB2AtcM61s
d. Explanation
The song “Naughty” from Matilda: The Musical highlights Matilda’s realization that she must take control of her own life instead of accepting the unfairness around her. It shows her decision to not let adults, such as her neglectful parents or the cruel head teacher Miss Trunchbull, determine her future. The lyrics,
“But nobody else is gonna put it right for me
Nobody but me is going to change my story,”
Reflect Matilda’s independent and courageous spirit.
This song captures Matilda’s cleverness, creativity, and determination to live life on her own terms rather than simply accepting unfairness. From this perspective, “Naughty” really represents Matilda’s personality, beliefs, and way of living, which is why it is the perfect song for her story.
Persephone
a. Introduction
Title: Persephone: Bringer of Life or Destruction? | Fate & Fabled
https://youtu.be/1hBkgFGG-cM?si=PXAjuPJLlDEvfT1B
Length: 10 min
b. Summary
This video retells the popular Greek myth of how Persephone became the queen of the underworld and wife of Hades after he kidnapped her. Because she ate a pomegranate seed from the underworld, she could not fully return to her old life above, where she once lived among flowers and the warmth of spring. While the story may seem like one of loss and darkness, it holds a deeper meaning. Through this event, Persephone gains power over both life and death, creation and destruction, becoming the goddess who governs spring and the underworld. The video explains that her journey between the two worlds brings the seasons. Her return brings spring and life, while her absence brings winter and rest. Persephone is shown as a strong queen who connects life and death, symbolizing balance and renewal in nature.
c. Song
Cosmic Love - Florence + The Machine
link: https://youtu.be/l8LJ2Cb284M?si=Fv2QTYeE-7bWhUb8
d. Explanation
When I listen to Cosmic Love by Florence + The Machine, I can find both sides of her. When I focus on the lyrics of this music, I can see Persephone's story. Being left in the dark after being kidnapped, because of the environment of the underworld, trying to get out of the place, but decided to stay in the darkness, which can represent both the actual darkness of the underworld and the deep dark heart of Hades, becoming the wife of Hades and queen of death. Especially, there is a lyric 'I'm always in this twilight', and since 'twilight' can also be used as the border of the world of life and world of death or the time when two worlds are overlapped, this shows the situation that she is in, becoming the one who can control both life and death, standing on its border.
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