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In Waltzing Matilda, an Australian swagman (homeless drifter who wandered between towns and cattle/sheepstations) stops by a billabong, which is a waterhole cut off from the main river or creek. He waits for water to boil in his billy, presumably to make some tea. While doing so, he notices a jumbuck, or male sheep, come to the water. He springs up, grabs the sheep, and stuffs it into his tucker bag (a bag or box to hold food or other other rations). The troopers (police) come after him, so he jumps into the billabong and drowns, preferring to die than to be carted off to gaol.
The actual words about going "waltzing matilda" mean having the freedom to come and go as one pleases. Swagmen would toss their swag (matilda) onto their back and go wandering, not subject to anyone's authority. This particular swagman was also not going to be subject to anyone's authority. He was free to camp wherever he wanted, free to roam, free to steal a sheep if he wanted, and free to take his own life so the troopers couldn't take away his freedom.
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What does a tucker bag mean from Waltzing Matilda?
what dose a tucker bag mean from the song Waltzing Matilda
Was there ever a sequel to the 1996 movie Matilda?
no, there was never a second matilda,But........if you go to Ronald Dahl.com you will find a what comes next contest and you will find a sequel to matilda.
Who played the mean principal in Matilda?
Pam Ferris.
Is Matilda adopted?
No they did not. In the film Mrs. Wormwood is Matilda's biological mother and Harry Wormwood is her father. At the end of the movie she is adopted by Miss Honey who is played by Embeth Davidtz.
What does the idiom who will come a waltzing Matilda with you mean?
it means when the government argue
What does the name 'Matilda' mean?
Matilda means gift of god or gift. Full version of the name Tilly.
What does Matilda mean in Australia?
"Matilda", as in the song "Waltzing Matilda", means a swag, which is a sort of sleeping bag bundle of blanket and sheets that you roll out on the ground. Waltzing in this case means walking or traveling - together "Waltzing Matilda" means traveling out bush on foot and sleeping under the stars in your sleeping bag.
How old was mara Wilson when she was in Matilda?
She was born 24th July 1987. She appeared in the film Matilda in 1996 - which would mean she was eight or nine at the time.
What is the characters name of the mean principle in Matilda?
The mean principal in the book and movie "Matilda" is named Agatha Trunchbull. She is portrayed as a cruel and tyrannical figure who terrorizes the children at Crunchem Hall Primary School.
What is Matilda Wornwoods real name called?
The actress, Mara Wilson, played Matilda Wormwoods in the movie 'Matilda'.
Is Matilda a girl or boy?
The name Matilda is for a girl - there was also a film of that name.
What is the birth name of Matilda Ziegler?
Matilda Szydagis's birth name is Matilda Michele Szydagis.
