Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Augustus Gloop

Augustus Gloop's Character

• Augustus Gloop is described as a greedy, vile, and infantile person
• He is referred to as a "great big greedy nincompoop" and a "louse's ear"

The Consequences of Augustus' Actions

• Augustus is sent "shooting up the pipe" as a consequence of his actions
• He will be altered significantly, but not harmed

The Process of Transformation

• Wheels turn and cogs grind and pound, implying a mechanical process
• Augustus is boiled for a minute to ensure the changes take hold
• The outcome is a "miracle" that has taken place

The New Augustus

• The transformed Augustus is loved by people everywhere
• He is now associated with a "luscious bit of fudge", implying a sweet and desirable outcome

Moses' Encounter with God

• Moses is taking care of his father-in-law Jethro's sheep in the desert near Mount Sinai.
• An angel of God appears to Moses in a burning bush that doesn't get consumed by the flames.
• Moses is curious and approaches the bush, and God calls out to him from the bush.
• God identifies himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and Moses is afraid to look at God.
• God tells Moses that he has seen the suffering of his people in Egypt and has come to rescue them.

God's Plan for Moses

• God instructs Moses to go to Pharaoh and demand the release of the Israelites from Egypt.
• Moses is hesitant and feels unworthy, asking God why he should be the one to do this task.
• God reassures Moses that he will be with him and that his presence will be evident when Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt and worships God on the mountain.
• The land God promises to take the Israelites to is described as a large and fruitful land, with abundant resources, currently inhabited by various tribes (Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites).