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Apr 17, 2017 · In Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the 1971 musical), Wonka systematically removed the children from the competition as they each did something horrible that reflected their personalities. Charlie, the protagonist, drinks some fizzy lifting drink and almost gets killed in a turbine.
- I can think of two things: Mr. Wonka wanted Charlie to win. He heard that this poor kid on the verge of starvation for himself and his family had,...
- I can think of a number of reasons, none of which are addressed solely in the movie universe: Because he couldn't have awarded Charlie the factory...
- Being that the movie was so different from the books, this question is a bit difficult to answer without at least -some- amount of speculation. Som...
- Wonka himself didn't systematically remove the children. The children removed themselves by disobeying the rules and not listening to Wonka's warni...
- I see it differently. Wonka saw Charlie ride home each evening as he would pass the factory. He knew Charlie was working to help his family and he...
- The truth that the original poster seeks can only be answered spiritually. Charlie and Grandpa Joe broke a universal law -fizzy lifting drinks -bec...
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Charlie Bugget (b. March 12, 1994) is the main character of the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the sequel, the two live action films, and the animated reboot film.
Charlie Bucket was born in March 12, 1994. Charlie has lived his whole life with his parents and his four grandparents as a poor boy. He once lived in a tiny house with two rooms, a house which was right next to Wonka's Factory, which was torture for Charlie because of his love of chocolate. After Wonka sent out the five Golden Tickets, Charlie tried twice to gain a Golden Ticket from Wonka bars, and failed.
Shortly after, the toothpaste factory where Charlie's father worked was snowed in, and money was scarce. Charlie was beginning to starve. When walking to school one day, he found some money in the streets, and used some to by a two Wonka Bars. The second one had a Golden Ticket. He took his Grandpa Joe to the factory the next day. Four other children went in the factory, but due to their childish immorality, mild disasters occurred with each of the four. As the only one left, Charlie won the Chocolate Factory.
Not much is known about Charlie's appearance in the book, except that he was a "skinny little shrimp," as one little girl called him, due to his family never making much money. Due to the light illustrations of Charlie's hair, it is most likely possible that his hair was blonde. His hair was shown to be blonde thanks to cover illustrations by Quentin Blake. Nothing is known about his age or his date or place of birth. It is thought that Charlie has lived in a tiny little house with his grandparents and parents all his life.
In the 1971 film, Charlie was portrayed by Peter Ostrum. Charlie had blond hair. In the 2005 film, Charlie was portrayed by British actor Freddie Highmore, who’s also famous for the films The Spiderwick Chronicles, Arthur and the Invisibles and Finding Neverland which was another film Highmore has starred with Johnny Depp in. Charlie had a skinny body, freckles and brown hair.
But Charlie is also sensible and practical, so when Mr. Wonka announces that he hid five Golden Tickets in five Wonka bars, Charlie understands his chance of finding a ticket is slim. After all, he only gets one Wonka bar per year, on his birthday.
One day, Charlie's bedridden Grandpa Joe tells him about Willy Wonka, the factory's eccentric owner, and all of his fantastical candies. Rival chocolatiers sent in spies to steal his recipes, forcing Wonka to close the factory and disappear.
- Roald Dahl
- 1964
- Roald Dahl
- 1964
- Mr. Willy Wonka. The eccentric owner of the Wonka chocolate factory. Mr.Wonka is the most renowned candy maker in the world and an endless combination of opposing parts.
- Charlie Bucket. The protagonist of the novel. Charlie is unassuming and respectful toward everyone in his life. He is undernourished but refuses to ever take an extra portion of food because it would deprive another member of his family.
- Grandpa Joe. Charlie’s paternal grandfather. Grandpa Joe spends all his time in bed with the other three Bucket grandparents. He is extremely imaginative and fun loving.
- Augustus Gloop. A fat boy who loves nothing but eating. Augustus is rude and insubordinate in his never-ending quest to fill his own face. His parents choose to indulge him rather than listen to his whining.
The film tells the story of a poor child named Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) who, upon finding a Golden Ticket in a chocolate bar, wins the chance to visit Willy Wonka's chocolate factory along with four other children from around the world.
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“You Did It, Charlie” scene (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) Lyrics GRANDPA JOE Mr. Wonka? WONKA [pointedly ignoring him and Charlie] I am extraordinarily busy, sir.
