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The Underlying Truth

Foreword

Nullum Gratuitum

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Upon watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (for the 28th time...) recently, I began to think - Tim Burton directed this film, but it isn't nearly as, well, Burton-like as Edward Scissorhands or the Corpse Bride.

It was then that I payed close attention to whatever undertones I happened to catch.

When I thought about it enough, I could see things that might not be so apparent: Wonka smiling where one should be shocked, coincidences that even the movie characters themselves noticed.

Taking all this into consideration, I decided to write out my version of what happened in this film - and Wonka's true intentions for the children.

Enjoy.

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