Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
What does Willy Wonka represent?
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Willy Wonka symbolizes several things, as he fulfills several roles in the book, as well as in Charlie's life. He is a surrogate father, who is more fun and agreeable than his real one. He is a family member Charlie always wanted. He is a playmate extraordinaire. He is like a reverse boogeyman, in which he is practically spun out of imagination, can seemingly do anything, but in this case he is beneficial.