Moreover, an index of this kind highlights Dahl’s narrative economy: almost every object (gum, squirrels, television) doubles as a moral test. The absence of an entry for “adult intervention” (parents are useless or complicit) underscores the novel’s darker theme: children must face consequences alone.
Brief annotation for selected entries
: Grandpa Joe buys Charlie another bar with his secret savings; no ticket is found.
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