Why is Grandpa Joe terrible?

Grandpa Joe is an adult responsible for his own behavior, and as we've seen he's been nothing but a selfish ass for the past 20 years. So he really has some nerve to say anyone else wants a kick in the pants. But, once again, he's treated like one of the good guys. He didn't even wear pants for 20 years!
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Why is Grandpa Joe the villain?

However, the true villain in Willy Wonka is Grandpa Joe. He's a professional at manipulating Charlie - as well as his entire family - all for his own gain. From encouraging irresponsible spending to endangering his grandson in the Fizzy Lifting room, Grandpa Joe proves that he only exists to care about himself.
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What does Grandpa Joe represent?

I've watched this film many times, so I'm pretty sure that Augustus Gloop is Gluttony, Violet Beauregarde is Pride, Veruca Salt is Greed, Mike Teavee is Sloth, Charlie and his grandpa Joe are Lust and Envy respectively, and Willy Wonka himself is Wrath of course.
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What did Grandpa Joe sneak and do?

Grandpa Joe takes advantage of the private moment to sneak an ancient leather wallet out from under his pillow. Concealing it under the sheet, he tips the wallet upside down and out falls ten cents.
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Who is the real villain in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

Arthur Slugworth is the main antagonist of the Roald Dahl children's books Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, as well as the 1971 and 2005 film adaptations of the first book.
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Why GRANDPA JOE Is The Real VILLAIN In Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory



Why can't Charlie's grandparents bedridden?

The house wasn't nearly large enough for so many people, and life was extremely uncomfortable for them all. There were only two rooms in the place altogether, and there was only one bed. The bed was given to the four old grandparents because they were so old and tired. They were so tired, they never got out of it.
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How many squirrels are in the nut room?

In total there are 40 squirrels, which were professionally trained by The Nut Room Animal trainer Michael Alexander and his team. They spent a total of 19 weeks training these squirrels for this one scene.
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Why did Charlie's family start starving?

The Family Begins to Starve

Charlie's dad has lost his job, and their only income comes from Mr. Bucket's snow-shoveling in the neighborhood.
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How long did Grandpa Joe stay in bed?

He immediately sets a miserable tone, whining to his daughter and never even considering helping her, even though it's made clear to viewers that all four grandparents have been in bed for 20 freaking years. (Charlie's mom is never given a name, which really says it all.
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Is Wonka a real candy company?

The Willy Wonka brand was bought by Nestlé in 1988 and has emerged as a well-established candy brand apart from the book and films, boasting popular items like Nerds, SweeTarts, Runts, and Laffy Taffy.
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What was Violet Beauregarde's sin?

For the record, Violet's sin was Pride. She constant brags about her achievements and is dismissive of her competitors.
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Did Grandpa Joe work for Wonka?

Grandpa Joe is the father of Hellen Bucket and the tritagonist of the film. He used to work for Willy Wonka from the simple small candy store on Cherry Street to Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory. He was fired with the rest of the other employees after spies had stolen Wonka's secret recipes.
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What illness does Grandpa Joe have?

[Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971)] Grandpa Joe is not bedridden due to physical illness, injury, or age. He is bedridden because of crippling depression.
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How much was a Wonka Bar in the movie?

$10,500 for 1971 Willy Wonka Candy Bar

WhatSellsBest.com - An original screen-used Candy Bar (Prop) from the 1971 film Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory was sold on eBay for $10,500 (£6,500).
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What coin did Charlie Bucket find?

One day, Charlie sees a fifty-pence coin (dollar bill in the US version) buried in the snow. He then buys himself a Wonka Bar and finds the fifth golden ticket and shows it to his parents.
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What did Mr Wonka say to Veruca Salt?

Next comes Veruca Salt. Mr. Wonka tells Veruca that she has an interesting name, explaining that he thought a veruca was a wart and then quickly moving on.
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What happens to Veruca Salt?

Veruca screams and plummets, which in turn leads down to an incinerator, because she's described as a "bad nut," according to Mr. Wonka's claiming mentions. He assures her father that she "may be stuck in the chute" and all her father has to do is "just reach in and pull her out".
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What happens to Veruca when she disobeys Mr. Wonka and goes into the nut room?

Mr. Wonka explains that the chute containing Veruca eventually goes to the incinerator. Mrs.
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What do squirrels do with their dead?

As much as it would make sense for squirrels to bury their dead, they do not. Unlike chimpanzees and elephants, the only two animals to bury their dead, squirrels just leave theirs. This isn't to say that dead squirrels haven't been buried, they just haven't been buried by other squirrels.
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Why is Charlie's family poor?

He lives in a very small house with his parents and four grandparents. All four grandparents are completely bedridden but are forced to share the same bed. Charlie's father, who works at the toothpaste factory, is the family's sole breadwinner and conditions worsen when he loses his job.
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What was one awful thing tortured Charlie?

But I haven't yet told you about the one awful thing that tortured little Charlie, the lover of chocolate, more than anything else. This thing, for him, was far, far worse than seeing slabs of chocolate in the shop windows or watching other children munching bars of creamy chocolate right in front of him.
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Why is Grandpa chosen with Charlie?

His youthful exuberance makes him the perfect person to escort Charlie to the chocolate factory. Grandpa Joe is also Charlie's best friend. Every evening when Charlie spends time with his grandparents, Grandpa Joe entertains Charlie with a story.
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What warning did Mr Wonka give the prince?

'When it was all finished, Mr Wonka said to Prince Pondicherry, “I warn you, though, it won't last very long, so you'd better start eating it right away.” '”Nonsense!” shouted the Prince. “I'm not going to eat my palace! I'm not even going to nibble the staircase or lick the walls!
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Why did Violet keep chewing the gum?

Violet Beauregarde (b. January 22) is one of the five children who won a Golden Ticket in the novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She chews gum to keep her concentration.
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Why did Violet turn into a blueberry?

Wonka cryptically explains that violet has excesses fructose in her fluid sacks which when prompted he reveals means she is literally turning into a blueberry.
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