The 1972 Warner Brothers movie entitled " Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory " we see a prime example of the " hero " in film. We also see a perfect example of the stages and journey a hero embarks on to attain that status. .
In the film we meet Charlie Bucket, a poor boy who wins a ticket to visit the inside of a mysterious and magical chocolate factory. What he discovers is that the entire visit is more than a wonderful dream come true, but a true test of his character. Charlie is one of five children who come across a "golden ticket" which ensures they"ll be granted a tour of the legendary candy factory. At first, Charlie is led to believe that all the tickets have been accounted for and that he will not get a chance to take the trip. Then, he see's a news program on television announcing the last ticket was a fraud. Immediately we realize that Charlie will be the winner of the last ticket and he will soon embark on a "call to adventure.".
Once the children have gathered we notice that all the other children have some major flaw in their character. Augustus Gloop is a glutton, Veruca Salt is extremely spoiled and very demanding, Violet Beauregard is selfish and has no care for anyone except herself, and Mike Teevee lacks attention for anything other than television. Charlie is clearly the better and more respectful child and he soon finds himself on the road of trials.
Willy Wonka is finally introduced in the film. He comes off as a little crazy and plays a great role as a "trickster." Wonka goes through several different archetypes in the film as well: he plays a mentor, a savior, a fool/clown, a creator/destroyer, a magician, and many other roles. His initial idea is to bring the children, all winners of the tickets, into the factory with hopes that one would be worthy enough to take his place.
So the journey begins, Charlie chooses Granpa Joe to accompany him on the tour of the factory.
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