The Willy Wonka prequel includes a weird detail that changes the ending.

But at the opening hes disappointed he cant feel her there.

He shares the chocolate with his friends and knows its all the sweeter in the sharing.

Timothee Chalamet in Wonka

Except his mother didnt actually teach Willy to read despite having excellent penmanship herself!

Not your finest hour, Mrs. Wonka.

Its almost like the literacy equivalent of a training montage.

He clearly has an aptitude and it wouldnt have taken that long.