Innocence vs Darkness | Matilda & Mathilda Battle | Child Wonder vs Gothic Tragedy | Shelley vs Dahl

Two girls. Two authors. Two radically different worlds.

In this unique literary review, I compare Matilda by Roald Dahl — the bright, magical child who uses kindness and cleverness to fight evil — with Mathilda by Mary Shelley, a gothic and deeply tragic tale of isolation, guilt, and existential sorrow.

What does it mean when two characters share a name but live on opposite ends of the literary spectrum? One is whimsical and heartwarming. The other is brooding and gothic. One symbolizes hope. The other, despair.

This video dives into:

✨ Magic vs Monstrosity

🌼 Innocence vs Isolation

📖 Children’s literature vs Romantic-era tragedy

👧 How two "Mathildas" can reflect opposite emotional universes

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