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Why did the Oompa-Loompas agree to go with Wonka?
To escape danger and get cacao beans
What does Loompaland tell us about their lives before?
Dangerous, poor, unhappy
Why is Veruca’s behaviour a problem?
She is spoiled and demanding
What does Augustus represent?
Greed
Why doesn’t Augustus listen to adults?
He only cares about eating
Why does Wonka not panic when Augustus falls?
He understands the factory / is confident
How do Augustus’ parents react differently to Augustus falling in?
Panic vs trying to act
Why do the Oompa-Loompas laugh when Augustus falls in?
They see it as normal or funny
What lesson is Augustus’ song teaching?
Don’t be greedy
Why is Augustus called a “greedy nincompoop”?
He eats too much and ignores warnings
What is strange about the factory?
Everything is unusual/unpredictable
Why is the boat important?
It moves them to the next stage
How does Charlie react to everything?
Curious, amazed
What makes Wonka a powerful character?
He controls everything
Why is the river dangerous?
It looks nice but is risky
What might happen to Augustus next?
He may change / be punished
