"Matilda dijo No sirve de nada ser pobre Cómo puede impedirnos que nos vayamos a América Pero eso es exactamente lo que ha hecho Ha venido y lo ha arruinado todo"
— Roald Dahl
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Simplified Meaning:
Matilda feels upset because she thinks that their lack of money shouldn't hold them back from moving to America for a better life. However, she believes someone has messed up their plans. Imagine planning a big trip with your family to find better opportunities, but then someone steps in and makes things difficult, stopping you from going. It can be frustrating to feel that someone else is controlling your future, especially when you're hoping for something better. In life, people often encounter obstacles created by others that prevent them from achieving their goals. To overcome such setbacks, it's important to stay determined and look for new solutions to keep moving forward.
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