Harry Wormwood

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Harry Wormwood is the dishonest, neglectful car salesman father of the gifted protagonist in Roald Dahl’s children’s novel "Matilda."

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Predicate Object
instanceOf antagonist
fictional character
literary character
alliesWith Agatha Trunchbull NERFINISHED
appearsIn Matilda NERFINISHED
attitudeTowardEducation contemptuous
basedOnWork novel "Matilda" NERFINISHED
bookPublicationYear 1988
characterIn 1996 film "Matilda" NERFINISHED
stage musical "Matilda the Musical"
child Matilda Wormwood NERFINISHED
Michael Wormwood NERFINISHED
conflictWith Matilda Wormwood NERFINISHED
Miss Honey NERFINISHED
creator Roald Dahl NERFINISHED
familyName Wormwood NERFINISHED
gender male
genreOfWork children's literature
nationality English
notableAction scams customers by tampering with cars
tears up Matilda's library book
occupation used car salesman
personalityTrait dishonest
greedy
neglectful
short-tempered
plotRole foil to Matilda's intelligence and kindness
portrayedBy Danny DeVito NERFINISHED
residence village near Miss Honey's school
settingOfWork England NERFINISHED
spouse Zinnia Wormwood NERFINISHED
treats Matilda Wormwood poorly NERFINISHED

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Matilda character Harry Wormwood