Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Main Characters and Their Development

• Charlie Bucket — a kind and honest boy from a poor family, dreaming of a tour of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. His dream comes true when he finds one of the five Golden Tickets. His character development revolves around his determination to stay true to himself despite trials and temptations.
• Willy Wonka — the mysterious and eccentric owner of the chocolate factory. He opens his doors to five children to show them his factory and choose an heir among them. He possesses a unique vision of the world and loves his work.
• Augustus Gloop — a greedy boy and food lover, the first of the children to win a Golden Ticket. His gluttony and inability to control his desires lead to a sad end in the factory.
• Veruca Salt — a spoiled girl with a millionaire father who buys a huge amount of chocolate to find a Golden Ticket for his daughter. Her tantrums and demands cause her downfall in the factory.
• Violet Beauregarde — a gum-chewing champion who also finds a Golden Ticket. Her excessive self-confidence and disobedience lead to unpleasant consequences in the factory.
• Mike Teavee — a boy obsessed with television shows and violence. After receiving a Golden Ticket, he becomes one of the factory visitors, but his addiction to TV and disrespect for others lead to an unfortunate outcome.