In ancient Greece, on the island of Cyprus, there once lived a sculptor named Pygmalion. Pygmalion had sworn off all the women in Cyprus, for they were cursed by Aphrodite to be prostitutes. Instead, he carved a beautiful ivory statue. He named the statue Galatea, and she was so exquisitely created, that she almost seemed alive. Pygmalion fell in love with Galatea and gave her gifts of young love: shells, pebbles, little birds, and flowers. He fell so deeply in love with Galatea, that he prayed fervently to Aphrodite, asking her to bring the statue to life. His prayers were answered and Aphrodite turned stone to skin. Galatea was now human, and she and Pygmalion were married.
If I could bring one character to life, I would choose Matilda. Matilda was a childhood favorite of mine -- as most Roald Dahl characters were. Despite the ugly upbringing she had, Matilda managed to prevail through it all. She was brave and wickedly smart, but never lost sight of what she believed in. The world needs more people who are willing to stand up for those who have no power, as Matilda did for Miss Honey. Plus, she was able to use telekinesis which is frankly, quite awesome. Matilda used her brain, not her fists, to solve a problem. The world would be a better place if she could help us do that as well.
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