Metaphor
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Literary Work Analysis, Linguistics Analysis, English Teaching Analysis

Capitalism and Social Mobility Presented in Paul King’s Wonka (2023)

Zuyyina Lutfi Kusuma Wardani (Universitas Sains Al-Qur'
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Ana Widiyanti (Universitas Sains Al-Qur'
an)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 May 2026

Abstract

This research aims to analyze: 1) the representation of capitalism in Paul King’s Wonka (2023), and 2) the capitalism leads to social mobility in Paul King’s Wonka (2023).This research uses a descriptive qualitative method to analyze the film of Wonka (2023) directed by Paul King as the object of research. The data collection methods include watching, reading, identifying, classifying, and selecting. The researcher utilizes Karl Marx theory of Capitalism to analyze the data through the steps of displaying, explaining, and interpreting. The result of this research shows that: 1) the representation of capitalism in in Paul King’s Wonka (2023) including capitalism is shown through the practice of exploitation, class inequality, and monopoly by the upper class that controls the means of production, 2) the capitalism leads to social mobility in Wonka (2023). Including collective resistance to an oppressive system. The protagonist and his colleagues managed to improve their social position not because the capitalist system provided opportunities, but because of their class consciousness and collective struggle against injustice.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

metaphor

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Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

English Literature includes Analysis of Literary Works, Cultural Studies includes studies on Multiculturalism, Local Traditions and Cultures, Cultural Symbolism and Movie Study. English Teaching includes Applications of Theories, Research Reports, EFL Teaching and Learning, Language in Education, ...