| Quote #1 He kept making quick jerky little movements with his head, cocking it this way and that, and taking everything in with those bright twinkling eyes. […] Suddenly he did a funny little skipping dance in the snow […] (14.10) |
What in the world is Willy Wonka doing? To be honest, we've asked ourselves that question a lot over the course of this book. Sometimes, there's just no explaining it.
| Quote #2 "And this? Your grandfather? Delighted to meet you, sir! Overjoyed! Enraptured! Enchanted! All right! Excellent! Is everybody in now? Five children? Yes! Good!" (14.19) |
Mr. Wonka seems ridiculously enthusiastic about this whole adventure. Do you think he's just off his rocker? Or does he have a reason to be so perky?
| Quote #3 "Imported direct from Loompaland," said Mr. Wonka proudly. |
This is a pretty funny moment. We've certainly never heard of a place called Loompaland, and of course Mrs. Salt hasn't either. But Mr. Wonka is so sure of himself! And the Oompa-Loompas do exist, obviously, so he can't be that crazy, can he?