Definition
- opportunist1 (noun)
- 1. Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance his own situation, placing expediency above principle.
Evidence
Quotes
- Grandpa Joe: “I'd give anything in the world just to go in that amazing factory.”.2
Observations
- Grandpa Joe explains that Wonka started with only one shop and eventually builds a giant factory. We see Grandpa Joe working in both locations.3
- When the factory closes, Grandpa Joe is right up front.4
Analysis
The evidence here seems clear. What are the chances that Wonka would hire Grandpa Joe to work in his retail store and later his factory? Logic dictates that if he makes more candy he needs more stores, wouldn't it be wiser for him to use Grandpa Joe in that capacity?
The answer is obvious - Grandpa Joe has deliberately moved from retail to the factory to be closer to the secret manufacturing methods. He positions himself near the front to ensure he doesn't miss any subtle clues or hints.
Footnotes and Sources
- Arbor Media, Inc., AllWords.Com.
Copyright © 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 AllSites.com, Inc. - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005, Tim Burton, US, 115 mins).
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005, Tim Burton, US, 115 mins).
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005, Tim Burton, US, 115 mins).
