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What was the point of having Charlie's other 3 grandparents in the story?

posted 8 years ago by Purplecover101
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Of the 4 grandparents, Grandpa Joe was the only one in the spotlight, and he's the only one that Charlie invited to the factory with him.

It seemed to me like there was no reason to include his other grandparents. After all, they didn't really contribute to the story much. They had minor roles.

[–] schubej-1 8 years ago

It created the image of everyone but Charlie and his mother were indolent and not adding anything to the family. Having only Grandpa Joe it wouldn't have been as significant.

[–] novastar_6 8 years ago

He was the only one in the spotlight because he worked for Wonka, but that's no excuse to not have the 3 other grandparents.

[–] GuyNCognito 8 years ago

That was the Tim Burton version...

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