Grand High Witch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Grand High Witch |
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Anjelica Huston as the Grand High Witch in the 1990 film
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| First appearance | The Witches (1983) |
| Created by | Roald Dahl |
| Portrayed by | Anjelica Huston (1990 film) Anne Hathaway (2020 film) Tora Augestad (opera) Amanda Laurence (radio drama) |
| Aliases | Eva Ernst (1990 film) Lilith (2020 film) |
| Species | Demon |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Witch |
The Grand High Witch is a very famous character from the children's fantasy novel The Witches by Roald Dahl. She is the main villain in the story. She is also known by the names Eva Ernst and Lilith in the movie versions.
This powerful character is the leader of all the witches in the entire world. She is extremely evil and feared by many. Her main goal is to get rid of all children.
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Who is The Grand High Witch?
The Grand High Witch is the most powerful and dangerous witch on Earth. She is very old but hides her true, ugly appearance. She uses a beautiful disguise to blend in with normal people. This helps her carry out her terrible plans without being noticed.
She is the boss of all other witches. They must obey her every command. She calls them together for big meetings to share her evil ideas.
Her Evil Plan
The Grand High Witch has a terrible plan to wipe out all the children in England. She wants to turn them into mice! She creates a special potion for this. This potion works very quickly.
She gathers all the witches in England for a secret meeting. They meet in a fancy hotel. Here, she tells them her plan to use the potion. She wants them to put it into sweets and chocolates. Then, children will eat them and turn into mice.
Her Appearance and Powers
When disguised, The Grand High Witch looks like a beautiful, elegant woman. But her true form is horrifying. She has a bald head, claws instead of fingernails, and no toes. Her nose is very sharp and pointy.
She is incredibly strong magically. She can cast powerful spells. She can also control other witches. Her eyes can shoot sparks when she is angry. She is truly a terrifying figure.
In the Books and Movies
The Grand High Witch first appeared in Roald Dahl's book The Witches in 1983. In the story, a young boy and his grandmother accidentally meet her. This happens during her secret meeting at the hotel.
She has been brought to life in two major films. In the 1990 movie, she was played by the famous actress Anjelica Huston. Later, in the 2020 film, Anne Hathaway took on the role. Both actresses showed her as a very scary and powerful villain.
See also
In Spanish: Gran Bruja para niños
