Robin Swicord

Miss Honey reveals the tragic truth about her childhood and the loss of her parents to Matilda. She describes her struggle under the care of her cruel aunt and her eventual escape to a modest but peaceful life in her own cottage.

Miss Honey visits the Wormwood household to advocate for Matilda's advanced placement, only to be met with hostility and anti-intellectualism. She attempts to explain Matilda's genius to her parents, who are more concerned with their television program and their own superficial values.