Homer Wells was an orphan all of his life at St. Clouds. He decided to stay there to be of use and help out. Matilda comes from a family that mine as well be her foster parents. She comes across the magical power where she can control items with her eyes and hands. An unwanted orphan and an unloved magician. When these two characters meet, metaphorically speaking of course, they take on the journey of uncovering their true self, in hopes of a better tomorrow.
Family is the biggest difference in these two characters. Homer, after spending many years at St. Clouds, he decided he wanted to go out and explore the patiently waiting world. He wasn’t accepted as an orphan, so St. Clouds became his only true home. Living in a secluded environment where adoption and abortions take place, he needs some fresh air. Homer chooses to leave his only home and explore the innocent world awaiting. He is faced with people discouraging him from leaving, that he wouldn’t make it out there on his own. On the other hand, Matilda isn’t shown any aspect of affection from her eccentric family where their values are watching television while eating dinner. At a young age Matilda realized that she and her family different except the last name and their genes. Towards the end of her journey, she ends up being adopted by her favorite teacher, Mrs. Honey, the only person who she relates to.
These two seemingly different characters express qualities that the express their similar qualities. For instance, both involve unloving parents, who don’t even try to love. As well as two characters who are tired of the same daily routine and want to be off track and on their own.
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