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** When you think about, Charlie was the first ''and only'' person who actually had a good enough reason to sell the Gobstopper. Wonka's rivals stole his secret recipes out of sheer jealousy; the four bratty kids (especially Veruca and Mike) accepted the bribe merely to win a quick score; Grandpa Joe, despite having the same situation as Charlie, wanted to give Slugworth the Gobstopper out of petty revenge. Charlie? In spite of all the money Slugworth offered, he gives the Gobstopper back. He clearly wants to help provide for his improvised family, but not at the expense of another person.

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** When you think about, Charlie was the first ''and only'' person who actually had a good enough reason to sell the Gobstopper. Wonka's rivals stole his secret recipes out of sheer jealousy; the four bratty kids (especially Veruca and Mike) accepted the bribe merely to win a quick score; Grandpa Joe, despite having the same situation as Charlie, wanted to give Slugworth the Gobstopper out of petty revenge. Charlie? In spite of all the money Slugworth offered, he gives the Gobstopper back. He clearly wants to help provide for his improvised family, but not at the expense of another person.person, so he gives the Gobstopper back.
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*** It can be hard to spot, but when Charlie puts the Gobstopper down, Wonka freezes. It's as if he never expected any of the children, though they might decline the bribe, would actually ''return'' the candy.


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** When you think about, Charlie was the first ''and only'' person who actually had a good enough reason to sell the Gobstopper. Wonka's rivals stole his secret recipes out of sheer jealousy; the four bratty kids (especially Veruca and Mike) accepted the bribe merely to win a quick score; Grandpa Joe, despite having the same situation as Charlie, wanted to give Slugworth the Gobstopper out of petty revenge. Charlie? In spite of all the money Slugworth offered, he gives the Gobstopper back. He clearly wants to help provide for his improvised family, but not at the expense of another person.
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* A small one, but when Charlie buys a Wonka bar and begins wolfing it down, the candy shop owner tells Charlie to take it easy while eating it: "You'll get a stomach ache swallowing it whole like that!"
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** In addition, even with how devastated he must have felt that he ([[SecretTestOfCharacter seemingly]]) didn't win the contest after all and Grandpa Joe's [[PapaWolf promise of revenge]], Charlie just can't bring himself to betray Wonka's trust and confidence, and he gives him back the Everlasting Gobstopper.
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* When Charlie returns the Gobstopper, feeling himself not worthy.

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* When Charlie returns ** Willy Wonka has one of his own that's shown throughout the Gobstopper, feeling himself not worthy.whole sequence. The smile on his face as he beckons everyone to enjoy themselves, the way he helps Mike and Violet get candy out of the trees, even the song 'Pure Imagination' itself. All of them together give an impression that Wonka's happy to have visitors, people he can personally share his creations with once more.



* Just the words "So shines a good deed in a weary world." In other words, "The first time in a career of being betrayed and disrespected that anyone ever thought about me."

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* ** Just the words "So shines a good deed in a weary world." In other words, "The first time in a career of being betrayed and disrespected that anyone ever thought about me."
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'''Charlie''': What's happened?\\

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'''Charlie''': What's What happened?\\
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'''Charlie''': What's that?\\

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'''Charlie''': What's that?\\happened?\\
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* Just the words "So shines a good deed in a weary world." In other words, "The first time in a career of being betrayed and disrespected that anyone ever though about me."

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* Just the words "So shines a good deed in a weary world." In other words, "The first time in a career of being betrayed and disrespected that anyone ever though thought about me."
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* Just the words "So shines a good deed in a weary world." In other words, "The first time in a career of being betrayed and disrespected that anyone ever though about me."
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** Wonka specifically wanted kids to find the tickets and win the prize because only they would be able to follow his ideals of what candy is supposed to be and to take care of his workers the way they should be.
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* The song "The Candyman" near the beginning is full of [[{{Pun}} sugary sweet]] imagery. "Who can take tomorrow, wrap it in a dream, separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream? The candy man can!" It's a very hard song not to smile at!

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* The song "The Candyman" near the beginning is full of [[{{Pun}} sugary sweet]] imagery. "Who can take tomorrow, wrap it in a dream, separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream? The candy man candyman can!" It's a very hard song not to smile at!
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* The song "The Candy Man Can" near the beginning is full of [[{{Pun}} sugary sweet]] imagery. "Who can take tomorrow, wrap it in a dream, separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream? The candy man can!" It's a very hard song not to smile at!

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* The song "The Candy Man Can" Candyman" near the beginning is full of [[{{Pun}} sugary sweet]] imagery. "Who can take tomorrow, wrap it in a dream, separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream? The candy man can!" It's a very hard song not to smile at!
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-->'''Wonka''': [[Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice So shines a good deed in a weary world...]] (To Charlie) Charlie? My boy. (Shouts in excitement) YOU WON! YOU DID IT! I KNEW YOU WOULD DO IT! Oh, Charlie I am sorry to put you through this, please forgive me. (To Mr. Wilkinson) COME HERE, MR. WILKINSON! (To Charlie) Charlie, Meet Mr. Wilkinson!
-->'''Mr. Wilkinson''': (Formerly Slugworth) It's a pleasure!
-->'''Charlie''': IT'S SLUGWORTH!
-->'''Wonka''': NO! NO! NO! That's not Slugworth, He works for me!

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-->'''Wonka''': [[Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice So shines a good deed in a weary world...]] (To Charlie) Charlie? My boy. (Shouts in excitement) YOU YOU'VE WON! YOU DID IT! I KNEW YOU WOULD DO IT! knew you would! I just knew you would! Oh, Charlie I am sorry to put Charlie. Forgive me for putting you through this, please this. Please forgive me. (To Come in, Mr. Wilkinson) COME HERE, MR. WILKINSON! (To Wilkinson! (to Charlie) Charlie, Meet meet Mr. Wilkinson!
Wilkinson.
-->'''Mr. Wilkinson''': (Formerly (formerly Slugworth) It's a pleasure!
Pleasure!
-->'''Charlie''': IT'S SLUGWORTH!
Slugworth!
-->'''Wonka''': NO! NO! NO! No! No! That's not Slugworth, Slugworth! He works for me!



-->'''Wonka''': Yes, I had to test you, Charlie and you passed the test! You've won!
-->'''Grandpa Joe:''' WON WHAT?!?
-->'''Wonka''': The Jackpot, My dear. It's the grand and glorious jackpot!
-->'''Charlie''': You mean the chocolate?
-->'''Wonka''': The chocolate?!? Oh, Yes! The chocolate! But that is just the beginning. We have so much time and so little to do! (To Wilkinson) Wait a minute! Strike that Reverse it! Thank You! This way, Please! We will take the Wonkavator! Step right in Charlie! Grandpa Joe, Sir!

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-->'''Wonka''': Yes, I had to test you, Charlie and Charlie. And you passed the test! You've You won!
-->'''Grandpa Joe:''' WON WHAT?!?
Won what?!
-->'''Wonka''': The Jackpot, My dear. It's the jackpot, my dear sir! The grand and glorious jackpot!
-->'''Charlie''': You mean the The chocolate?
-->'''Wonka''': The chocolate?!? Oh, Yes! chocolate, yes! The chocolate! But that is chocolate, but that's just the beginning. beginning! We hafta get on! We hafta get on! We have so much time time, and so little to do! (To Wilkinson) Wait a minute! Strike that that. Reverse it! Thank You! it. This way, Please! We will take the Wonkavator! Step right in Charlie! Grandpa Joe, Sir!please!
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* Charlie trying to rescue Augustus from the Chocolate River after the latter falls in.
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** Also doubles as CrowningMomentOfAwesome.

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** Also doubles as CrowningMomentOfAwesome.SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome.
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* [[https://evayna.tumblr.com/post/180538142389/violet-beauregarde-shouldve-won-wonkas-chocolate This article]] that makes the argument that Violet should have been the one to inherit the factory.

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-->'''Wonka''': [[Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice So shines a good deed in a weary world...]] (To Charlie) Charlie? My boy. (Shouts in excitement) YOU WON! YOU DID IT! I KNEW YOU WOULD DO IT! Oh, Charlie I am sorry to put you through this, please forgive me.

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-->'''Wonka''': [[Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice So shines a good deed in a weary world...]] (To Charlie) Charlie? My boy. (Shouts in excitement) YOU WON! YOU DID IT! I KNEW YOU WOULD DO IT! Oh, Charlie I am sorry to put you through this, please forgive me. (To Mr. Wilkinson) COME HERE, MR. WILKINSON! (To Charlie) Charlie, Meet Mr. Wilkinson!
-->'''Mr. Wilkinson''': (Formerly Slugworth) It's a pleasure!
-->'''Charlie''': IT'S SLUGWORTH!
-->'''Wonka''': NO! NO! NO! That's not Slugworth, He works for me!
-->'''Charlie''': For you?
-->'''Wonka''': Yes, I had to test you, Charlie and you passed the test! You've won!
-->'''Grandpa Joe:''' WON WHAT?!?
-->'''Wonka''': The Jackpot, My dear. It's the grand and glorious jackpot!
-->'''Charlie''': You mean the chocolate?
-->'''Wonka''': The chocolate?!? Oh, Yes! The chocolate! But that is just the beginning. We have so much time and so little to do! (To Wilkinson) Wait a minute! Strike that Reverse it! Thank You! This way, Please! We will take the Wonkavator! Step right in Charlie! Grandpa Joe, Sir!
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** Julie became very close with Roy Kinnear, viewing him as a surrogate father. During the long breaks between filming, Kinnear would keep her entertained by reciting a Scottish poem over and over again.

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* The cast members had high praise for each other.
** At various points during the DVD Commentary, the now-grown kids sing Jack Albertson's praises.
** The young man who played Mike Teavee gave Creator/GeneWilder all kinds of grief, but he was very dear to Wilder later.
** Wilder made it clear that despite the fury that Wonka displayed, he loved Peter Ostrum, and he did for the rest of his life.
** When Augustus is introduced, the actors recognize the restaurant as one that they frequented during filming. They each speak fondly of the dessert menu.



* Meta-Example: Julie Dawn Cole's memoir ''I Want It Now'' is chock-full of these. For instance, she shares pictures of her original copy of ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'', where the entire cast wrote personal notes next to illustrations of their respective characters like a high school yearbook.
** Her birthday celebration also counts, from Gene arranging a color photographer to document her special day to the various gifts the cast gave her. In addition, her mother was able to come all the way to Munich with a birthday cake from their local bakery.
** The pic of Julie and Denise in Bavarian dresses is quite adorable.


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* The cast members had high praise for each other.
** At various points during the DVD Commentary, the now-grown kids sing Jack Albertson's praises.
** The young man who played Mike Teavee gave Creator/GeneWilder all kinds of grief, but he was very dear to Wilder later.
** Wilder made it clear that despite the fury that Wonka displayed, he loved Peter Ostrum, and he did for the rest of his life.
** When Augustus is introduced, the actors recognize the restaurant as one that they frequented during filming. They each speak fondly of the dessert menu.
* Julie Dawn Cole's memoir ''I Want It Now'' is chock-full of these. For instance, she shares pictures of her original copy of ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'', where the entire cast wrote personal notes next to illustrations of their respective characters like a high school yearbook.
** Her birthday celebration also counts, from Gene arranging a color photographer to document her special day to the various gifts the cast gave her. In addition, her mother was able to come all the way to Munich with a birthday cake from their local bakery.
** The pic of Julie and Denise in Bavarian dresses is quite adorable.
* Creator/GeneWilder's passing in 2016 from Alzheimer's, despite being obviously saddening, the information regarding it is pretty heartwarming: The official statement [[http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2016/08/30/gene_wilder_s_family_issues_a_statement_on_his_alzheimer_s_and_circumstances.html released by his family]] announcing his death mentioned that Wilder had the disease since 2013, yet kept the news private until the end, as he did not want his youngest fans to worry about "poor old Mr. Wonka" and feel sad for him when they saw him in public. He couldn't bear the thought of being the cause of "one less smile in the world". Many celebrities end up regretting their iconic film roles and would have used their condition to either lash out or just as likely get people to leave them alone. Wilder on the other hand understood the power of the role and wanted to ensure that every child and adult who saw him would be comfortable coming up and saying hello. He cared for children THAT MUCH.
** The cast's tributes on Twitter also count.
-->'''Julie Dawn Cole (Veruca):''' "Time is a precious thing, never waste it." #genewilder :'(
-->'''Denise Nickerson (Violet):''' But weren't we so very fortunate to have been able to spend ANY time with such a beautiful soul, let alone 6-9 weeks!
** Peter Ostrum (Charlie) described Wilder's death as losing a parent. Also, upon learning of Gene Wilder's passing, Ostrum changed his social-media profile to read, "Former-child-actor, veterinarian, inherited a chocolate factory on 29 August 2016".
** Paris Themmen (Mike) posted a tribute picture on Facebook of the Wonkavator flying into the sky.
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'''Willy Wonka''': He lived happily ever after.\\

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'''Willy Wonka''': [[HappilyEverAfter He lived happily ever after.\\]]\\
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** Grandpa Joe and Charlie exchanging giant candy canes, realizing that they're the same, then chuckle as they eat them.
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** The usually apathetic Wonka using his cane to give candy to Violet and Mike, the latter when he was struggling to reach it.
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** After the first stanza, Wonka looks at Violet and she gives a nervous little smile.
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But suddenly I begin to see/ a bit of good luck for me...

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-->'''Grandpa Joe:''' But suddenly I begin to see/ a bit of good luck for me.

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-->'''Grandpa Joe:''' I never thought my life could be/anything but catastrophe,
But suddenly I begin to see/ a bit of good luck for me.me...
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* Loved the ending.

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* Loved The ENTIRE ending, with Wonka giving Charlie his chocolate factory as the ending.prize. Doubled that Wonka doesn't even flinch or hesitate before Charlie asks if he can bring his family too.

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