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    WILLY WONKA- SCHIZOTYPAL PERSONALITY DISORDER About the character Willy Wonka is one of the main characters in Roald Dahl’s famous books, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. The character was portrayed by Gene Wilder in the 1971 film adaptation, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and was portrayed by Johnny Depp in the 2005 film adaptation, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Both the films and the books describe Willy Wonka as a phoenix-like man who has an odd and creative character. He baffles the other characters with his behaviour but the main protagonist, Charlie, enjoys his antics. He is known to the world as the "greatest inventor and maker of chocolates that there has ever been". (Willy…

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    among millions of chocolate bars around the world. This story has been a classic since it first originated in 1964 by a British writer named Roald Dahl. Since then, it has inspired two directors to create two films that brought the book to life. Both films have major differences regarding the mood. Stuart’s film “Willy Wonka” is sweet, fun, and safe for all ages, while Burton’s film “Charlie” is darker and more gothic (Otto). For those who don’t know the story, it’s about a young boy named…

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    Willy wonka the movie shows a lot of religious undertones throughout the film. They include the each of the children excluding charlie representing a vice. The oompa loompas represent angels, slugworth represents satan, and willy wonka representing Jesus. Charlie in the film represents a man of integrity and faith. Virtues shown in the film include faith, fortitude, and generosity. The tunnel scene, the golden ticket, the chocolate factory, and the everlasting gobstopper all represent religious…

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    they were to be tempted by the Snake which . If this is indeed the case, are God and the Snake are working together or even the same being? God must be coordinating with the Snake in order to test Mankind’s obedience to Him. I came to this conclusion when after carefully reading the text, I could find no purpose for the tree other than to be a test for Mankind. Placing the tree in the center of the garden and calling it off limits is just asking Mankind to try it. After Mankind resisted the…

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    Tim Burton really loves to use establishing shot in Charlie and the chocolate factory , Edward scissorhand, and the Big Fish Charlie and the chocolate factory, when entering the factory. Seeing the waterfall of milk chocolate, grass you can eat and other things delicious, surprised and amazed the characters. Setting the mood as happy, cool, and mysterious. Edward Scissorhands, when Peg was walking into Edward’s house. Seeing the mysterious and spooky things in the house, not being fully…

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    When you think of chocolate what comes to mind? Is it Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? When this timeless film came out it led people all over the world scrambling in hopes to find a golden ticket inside their chocolate bar as of today no valid tickets have been found yet. Even with no tickets found, they did however come another remake of this movie. The title of the second movie is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. While comparing the two movies with similar scenes, one will know…

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    These are used in contrast to high angles, making the subject seem larger than normal, strong, powerful, and threatening. Almost every time we see the factory or Mr. Wonka in Charlie’s point of view during Charlie in the Chocolate Factory, low angles are used. In this case, they make the chocolate factory seem impressive and Mr. Wonka to be powerful and awe- inspiring (especially in Charlie’s grandfather’s memories). This helps with the childlike innocence theme. In Alice in Wonderland, the same…

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    When Edward first steps in, the camera is looking up, focusing on his gothic boots, and panning upwards at a low-angle. This shows his expression and his first reaction to the house. The low-angle establishes an important moment for the character. It shows Edward’s reaction to everything he is sacrificing and his transition from isolation to a family life. This use of a low angle makes the scene more dramatic and significant to the audience. Also, Burton applies powerful low-angle in the film…

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    “I have got the golden ticket!” (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, 1971). The joyous tune that will flow from your mouth after seeing the greatest family movie in at least a decade, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”. The film was produced by Emmy winning Mel Stuart, and, though a new genre for him to embark on, his excellence shines through as all the many aspects of the film come together to create a masterpiece. The novel and screenplay written by Roald Dahl truly takes on an image…

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    due to his originality he has been extremely successful in Hollywood. Tim Burton uses his unique style and techniques to influence the audience and show them that individuality should be celebrated and not judged. Some of his most well-known movies such as Edward Scissorhands and Alice in Wonderland feature a main character that is unabashed by their differences and not afraid of society’s views. Tim Burton uses cinematic techniques to show that an outcast can become successful and should not…

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