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Family was considered middle class but struggled due to excessive living.

He was forced to quit school and had to take up work in a factory.

Charles's father was put into prison and the rest of his family joined his father, except for Charles.

Dickens' father inherited money and was released from his prison

He worked as a Journalist and in his job he became very aware of the dark side of the Industrial Revolution.

Dickens' father inherited money and was released from his prison. Allowing Dickens to return to school and learn.

His Journalism job is what allowed him to write

Oliver Twist

The story begins where Oliver's life begins, at birth. He is born in a workhouse with only a surgeon and a drunk women as witnesses. Oliver comes into the world and already is struggling to survive. For quite a awhile he struggles to breath and lingers on death's door. Finally, he begins to breath correctly and cries like a baby should. His mother kisses him on the head and then dies. Already his life is stricken by tragedy and he is to young to know. The drunk women explains to the surgeon that Oliver's mother was found lying in the streets. No one knows her or where she came from. She also did not have a wedding ring on. Therefore it's assumed Oliver is a bastard and now he is all alone in the world. Oliver now labeled as an orphan is brought up in horrible conditions of the public programs for orphans. He is starved and neglected by the workhouse authorities and sent to a juvenile home. This was run by an elderly women, Mrs. Mann, who pocketed most of the money meant for the care of the children in her home. She starves and abuses the orphans to the point that some even die.

Unaware of the intentions of Fagin Oliver is summoned by Mr. Brownlow to talk. However, they are interrupted by Mr. Grimwig a friend of Mr. Brownlow. Mr. Grimwig doubts Oliver and his motives. He dares Brownlow to let Oliver deliver some money and books that evening. Grimwig believes Oliver will take off with all the money and books. Brownlow agrees and sends Oliver on this errand to a book store. Oliver runs the entire way there and ends up taking a wrong turn. As he aims to fix his mistake he is enveloped by Nancy in a hug. Oliver is in shock and does not understand whats going on. Sikes comes up and clobbers Oliver and they drag him to Fagin. They strip Oliver of all his new clothes, money, and the books. They take it all and lock Oliver in his old room. Meanwhile Brownlow puts a flyer in the paper offering five pounds for any information on Oliver whereabouts or past. Mr. Bumble views the add while on his way to London and visits Mr. Brownlow. Bumble explains how he had tried to kill the Sowerberrys and Noah. He explains to Brownlow that Oliver is violent and ungrateful. While Oliver is locked up for days in his room the boys antagonize him with jokes.

The Plot Thickens

As Oliver is stuck in the house with the gang he starts to relate with their stories. Especially Fagin's stories of robberies, and Oliver joins in laughing. As days go by Sites needs a kid to help with a robbery and Fagin offers Oliver. Sites isn't thrilled but accepts; however, threatens to kill Oliver if he hesitates. Oliver is taken to meet Sikes by Nancy. As Oliver travels with Sikes he reads a book about robbery and murder in great detail. Oliver worries about the job and that Sikes has a pistol. They arrive at the job and meet up with two other thieves Toby and Barney. Once Oliver realizes he is the one who has to break he pleads to be let go. Sikes aims his gun at Oliver but Toby warns about the noise it would make. They force Oliver to break in but he is shot by the servants of the house. The thieves run away leaving Oliver for dead in a ditch.

Mr. Bumble goes to visit Mrs. Corney to flirt. However one of her patients is dying and must tell her something. Mrs.Corney talks to women who explains that she stole something. She stole from a patient who was a found in the street. She was pregnant and had no ring. She stole a golden locket which could lead to identifying the parents. It was Oliver's mother. Mrs. Corney takes the locket and doesn't tell anyone.

Toby returns to Fagin and shares the news of the failure. He explains to Fagin how they left Oliver behind, and Fagin is furious about it. Then he takes off looking for a man named Monks. Instead he runs into Nancy who is drunk. She cries for Oliver hoping he is dead and tells Fagin Sikes is in hiding. Fagin returns to his house to find Monks waiting for him. He then interrogates Fagin about Oliver and why he sent Oliver with Sikes. He admits he has been watching Oliver and wants him to be a criminal. They are interrupted by a shadow and they flee the house. Meanwhile Mrs. Corney returns to flirting with Mr. Bumble and they even discuss mairrage. They plan that Mr. Bumble should take over the workhouses after the boss dies. This will be soon due to that he is deathly ill.

Oliver wakes up in ditch still bleeding from the gun shot wound. He is lightheaded due to loss of blood. He sees a house close by so he limps to the door and knocks. It happens to be the same house he had tried to rob. The servants are retelling their tale of bravery from the the break in when Oliver knocks. Mr. Brittles opens the door to find the robber they shot on their door step. They take him in and fetch a doctor to heal his wound. Once Rose and Mrs. Maylie see him and hear Oliver tell what they refuse to let he police take him. They lie to the police to protect Oliver. Over the next few months Oliver heals and learns to read and write. He even went to visit Mr. Brownlow but he moved to the West Indies. Oliver has become part of the family.

Politics and Danger

Then out of nowhere Rose falls deathly ill with the fever. Oliver is tasked with a letter to fetch Mr. Losberne to help heal her. On his way Oliver runs into an odd man who has a seizure right in front of him. He saves the man by getting help but then carries on with his job. Harry, Mrs. Maylie's son, returns to take care of Rose. Rose and he are lovers but this tarnishes his name. She could prevent him from gaining a seat in parliament due to her heritage. Weeks later after Rose has began improving Oliver spots the same odd man with Fagin just outside the window. They have tracked Oliver to the estate. However, no one can find Fagin after the sighting an Oliver is left afraid. Meanwhile Harry proposes to Rose again but she denies him again. She tells him its because of her heritage and that their peers would condem Harry for marrying her.

Mr. Bumble married Mrs. Corney and is the master of the workhouse. He regrets his decisions and drinks in a pub to forget for a little while. He is approached by a man wearing a hood. The man asks about Old sally who was the drunk at Oliver's birth. He demands Mr. Bumble takes him to see his wife and gives his name as Monk. The next evening Mr. and Mrs. Bumble go to meet Monk. They arrange a deal for information on old Sally. Monk recieves the locket which contains a ring engraved "Agnes" and two lockes of hair. Monk ties it to a rock and throws its into the river.

Sikes is sick with Nancy taking care of him. He receives an unexpected visit from Monk who requests to speak with Sikes alone. However, Nancy follows and eavesdrops on their conversation. However, the author does not reveal what she hears. Nancy then goes to a wealthy hotel in search for Miss Maylie. Nancy finds Rose and tells her what she overheard between Monks and Sikes. It turns out the evil, killer Monk is actually Oliver's brother and both are entilted to a lot of money. Monk wants the money to himself and is willing to kill Oliver to do so. Nancy warns Rose and explains where Rose can find her if she needs a testimony.

Oliver finds out Mr. Brownlow is back and they make a plan to visit him. Rose relates Nancy's story to Brownlow and then everyone else including Mrs. Maylie, Losberne, Harry, and Grimwig, Now everyone knows how much danger Oliver is in except Oliver himself. They conclude to meet Nancy for more information. Meanwhile Noah and Charlotte have joined Fagin's crew after robbing Mr. Sowerberry. Fagin then tries to influence Nancy to kill Sikes after he restrains her from meeting with everyone on the bridge. However, Fagin thinks she was going to meet a lover and he plans to blackmail her into working with him. However, when Noah who's assigned to tail Nancy learns she's helping Oliver he reports this to Fagin. He tells Sikes who in a rage beats Nancy to death as she pleads for mercy. Rose and Brownlow with the information from Nancy plan to catch and force the truth out of Monk about Oliver's heritage. They do not know they have just sealed Nancy's fate too. Sikes goes insane and flees as parnoia eats him alive. He wanders the country side and then returns to London. He is so afraid of being caught he even tries to drown his dog to keep him quiet.

Brownlow was right in that he knew Monks. His real name is Edward Leeford. His Father Mr. Leeford was forced to marry an older women who he did not love. This was Monk's mother. They seperated but never were divorced. Monk and his moher went to Paris while Mr. Leeford fell in love with Anges Fleming Oliver's mother. A relative left him the fortune but since he was married to Mrs. Leeford still he had to share it. However, he died before he could collect it. Monk's mother than burnt the will leaving the money to herself and Monk. Oliver although was still able to inhereit the money if his true identity was revealed. Thus Monk wanted to silence Oliver to protect the fortune. The Picture Mr. Brownlow had was left to him by Oliver's dad. Meanwhile Fagin and Noah are captured by the authorties. Sikes accidently hangs himself while trying escape an angry mob. Bull's eye, Sikes dog, jumps to his death after his master.

Closure

Oliver travels to his town of birth with his friends and Monk. Monk reveals the truth about the letter and will which were burnt. The reason Monk wanted to turn Oliver into a criminal is if he had a criminal record he couldn't inherit the money. The reason Agnes ran away was to keep her family from facing the shame of a bastard child. Agne's dad died from heartbreak but his other daughter who turns out to be Rose was adopted by Miss Maylie. The Bumbles also confess to concealing his identity and are stripped of their positions. Harry gives up Politics and marries Rose. Fagin is sentenced to death and Noah is pardoned for his testimony. They split the fortune between Monk and Oliver. Mr. Brownlow adopts Oliver and Monk travels to the new world only to end up in prison and die. Oliver is free to live a somewhat normal life.

Oliver Is an orphan and is forced in workplaces throughout the novel. For example, he finds work as an undertaker, which deals with the work in cemeteries and burials.

Oliver is quite young. the novel follows him from his young toddler days to his pre-teens years.

Through the novel, Oliver is sad and depressed. Moving from workhouse to workhouse causes Oliver to become sad and depressed.

The description of Fagin is unfriendly. For example, when Oliver first meets Fagin, he is described as "a very old and shriveled jew [with a] villainous-looking and repulsive face" (35).

Fagin is a thief. The first night Oliver stays with these group of people, he sees Fagin with a box of glamorous jewelery. while examining these items, Fagin proclaims that the people that had the items before him should have "never poached upon [him]" (37).

Mr. Brownlow is an older gentleman

Mr. Brownlow is described as a friendly character. For example, him and Mrs. Bedwin help Oliver and treat him well by giving him food and shelter. In addition, Oliver believes that Mr. brownlow cares so much that he has a "large enough heart for six ordinary gentlemen" (51).

Mr. Bumble is member of the church.

Mr. Bumble is a caring character. In the novel, he cares about Oliver and wants him to be treated fairly. After Oliver tries to murder Noah, he wants Mr. Bumble to "flog him" but Mr. Bumble says that "[he] will not, sir" (28).

Sikes is described with a dark connotation. He is said to have "two scowling eyes; one of which displayed...symptoms of recently being damaged by a blow" (55).

Mr. Sikes is a violent and mistreating character. For example, the Mr. sikes owns a dog named bulls-eye. When this dog is introduced, along with Sikes, he gives the dog "a kick which sent the animal to the other end of the room" (55). Furthermore, he is rude to Nancy, his wife. when Fagin is giving a complement to her, Sikes interrupts and says that "she's a honor to her sex" (58).

Monks is depicted in an evil sense. For example, when Mr. and Mrs. Bumble were walking in the night, they felt a sense that someone was following them. The person following them was Monks. So when they decide to talk to Monks, Mrs. Bumble does the talking. During the conversation, she tells a story. Monks leans his head over the table, to hear what she is saying. Mrs. Bumble senses that the lantern above them "aggravated the paleness and the anxiety of their countenances: which encircled by the deepest gloom and darkness, looked ghastly in the extreme" (181).

Noah constantly torments Oliver. When they first meet, he immediately states that Oliver is "under him" (32). He also attempts a number of times to make Oliver cry. Noah goes too far and jokes about Oliver's dead mother. This could be a result of his own problems at home. His mother being a washerwoman and his father a drunken ex-soldier. He finally has someone he can displace his emotions on, the young orphan Oliver Twist. Furthermore, he likes a girl by the name of Charlotte. With another male around he may feel threatened as a dominant male, thus he feels the need to assert his dominance over Oliver.

Charlotte, Mrs. Sowerberry's maid, likely feels insecure and is trying to draw Noah's attention so she joins in with his bullying.

Mrs. Sowerberry is a manipulative wife who enjoys making her husband feel guilty because it makes her feel powerful. She does this to the point of making him beg for forgiveness. She obviously likes to be in complete control. This could be the result of an experience early in her childhood. Moreover, she dislikes Oliver; this resentment of the orphan may be because she feels threatened that he is taking away her husbands 100% attention from her.

Mr. Sowerberry may have had a childhood experience where someone took him in when he was in need. This may have influenced his decision to get Oliver.

A very naive and innocent character. These qualities may be present due to a lack of a mentor and connection to the outside world.

A hypocritical and egocentric. He beats the orphan children around him as displacement of his discontentment of his own life. Also, he fervently kisses Mrs. Corney and then later lectures Noah and Charlotte about how wrong kissing is. This could be an attempt to discourage them from making the same choices as him or that he thinks he is above them.

Described as a repulsive Jew, he may have been bullied as a child. This may have pushed him to to dislike others ad desensitized him from others misfortune. Furthermore, he may find their misfortune more enjoyable as a way to displace the feelings of his past onto others.

As a prostitute, Nancy sees many unfaithful men. With a man like Sikes, she knows that he will not be loyal thus finding security in insecurity.

Mr. Brownlow may not have had a father figure.

This may have been a reason for his act of

kindness toward Oliver.

Like Mrs. Sowerberry, she displayed her power over her husband by being cruel to him. When he finally left her, she took vengeance by burning his will.

Some of his behavior could be the result of greed, but some traits may also be a result of his mothers influence on his development.

Being of higher status, Agnes likely had access to many books. This may have influenced her relationship with Mr. Leeford. Furthermore, her father was a retired naval officer. He would have taught her about honor. This may have been why she ran away to die alone instead of tarnishing the family name.

Grew up with a compassionate family which may have affected his willingness to give up his political goals for the person he loves.

Is a boy who will laugh at nearly anything that is said. He may have formed this habit when he first joined the group. He may have found that people liked it when he laughed at what they said. So he then began to start laughing to gain the approval of his fellows.

Is a woman who was likely raised in a household that valued wealth and materialistic goals. She marries Mr. Bumble but their marriage is not a happy one. This is likely due to her expectations not being fulfilled by such empty goals. Much like Lady Macbeth.

A loyal and viscious dog which can easily be attributed to it's upbringing and Master.

Living in the city and seeing many wrong doings. Mr. Grimwig became a pessimistic character. Always quick to assume the worst in people.

A woman with no mentioned children of her own. This may be the reason of the horrific treatment she gives the orphaned children.

Grew up thinking that orphans are worthless and figures that he is doing them a favor by giving them a job.

Dickens satires Jews in the novel. For example, Fagin is characterized as "The Jew" as soon as the reader is introduced to the character. Dickens satirizes jewish people because, in the novel, Fagin steals items, like jewelery.

Dickens also satirizes the social structure in the novel. In instance, the whole novel is based around a young child in poverty and moving from work house to work house. Dickens is satirizing the class structure because in the end, Oliver receives his family fortune.

Bill Silkes' dog, Bulls Eye, is an important symbol of Sikes. In the novel, the dog seems to mirror the actions of Sikes. For example, near the end when Sikes dies, the dog jumps of the roof with him, dying in the process.

The London Bridge is a symbol of forgetfullness. In the novel, Monks steals the locket of Agnes from Mrs. Bumble and throws it in the water under the London Bridge.

Dickens uses puns through out the novel. For example, one of the characters is named Charles Bates and he is the leader of the group that Oliver joins in when he runs away. His nickname that Dickens gives him is "Master Bates."

Critical Analysis

WHY?

Sikes and Bull's eye's death

The ending

When Oliver left Mr. Sowerberry

When the story left Oliver and continued on with other characters.

Works cited

http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/fagin-in-oliver-twist-character-analysis-lesson-quiz.html#lesson

http://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/2013/08/12/the-burden-of-euthanizing-an-aggressive-dog/

Mrs. Mann

Mr. Sowerberry

Psychoanalytical Analysis of Characters

Mr. Brownlow

Oliver Twist

Charley Bates

Mr. Gamfield

The Life of the Young Charles Dickens

Born on February 7, 1812

An older boy harshly instructed Dickens about how to work, the event haunted Dickens for his lifetime. The boys name was Bob Fagin.

Sikes

Monks

The factory life became Dickens' reality as he was the only one left in his family at home.

Monk's Mother

Drinks a lot because he is disappointed with his life

Henry Maylie

Mr. Bumble (The Beetle)

Monks

Fagin

Oliver Twist

described as a repulsive jew he may have been bullied as a child pushing him to dislike others and become desensitized to their misfortune. Furthermore, he may find

Mrs. Corney

Rose Maylie

Rose's natural desire to take in Oliver may have spurred from her natural motherly instincts. In addition, she too was left with no family or home to turn to, thus sympathizing with Oliver.

Nancy

Satire

Mr. Brownlow

Mr. Fang

A man who has become too comfortable with power. This results in his unnecessary yelling and abuse of his control of others.

Agnes Fleming

Oliver Twist

Charlotte

Written by Charles Dickens

The Artful Dodger

Mr. Grimwig

Symbolism

Tracing Theme

Heritage

Everyone knows but Oliver

Conflict: Man vs. Self

Mrs. Sowerberry

Theme: One who tries to do good is

rewarded and one who tries to do

bad is punished

Oliver Turns Nine

Mr. Bumble, a lower church official, comes to take Oliver back to the workhouses because he is to old to stay with Mrs. Mann. However the workhouses are just as bad, the children there slowly starve to death or become an apprentice to a trade, if their lucky. Oliver is admitted back into the workhouse but is overcome with hunger. The other boys and him decide someone should ask for more food. They decide that it should be Oliver to ask and Oliver can't refuse. Not if he wishes to live, one of the boys threatened to eat another if he didn't get more food. At the next meal Oliver asked the cook for more food. The cook almost faints and then hits Oliver while calling Mr. bumble. The men who run the workhouse (the board) are in shock. They can not believe Oliver would dare ask for more food. They decide to get rid of Oliver as fast as possible by offering five pounds to whoever will take him. Mr. Sowerberry, an undertaker (grave digger), takes Oliver as an apprentice to obtain the reward money. However, Oliver is still starved and abused by the Sowerberrys and Noah Claypole. He is fed what their dog refuses to eat, and Noah constantly rags on Oliver's mother.

Fagin

Lies

The Whole Story

Fever

Bill Sikes

Is it Really Freedom

Pun

Over the next few days the group proceeds to teach Oliver how to pickpocket handkerchiefs. Finally one day Fagin allows Oliver to go with the others to "work". Somehow Oliver believes he will be making handkerchiefs and pocketbooks not stealing them. That is until he witnesses the boys steal from a man at a book stall. Oliver is frozen for a minute and then takes off after the boys. He is seen running and the crowd pursues him. He is caught and thrown in jail for stealing. However, since there is no evidence of this and a witness said that he wasn't the thief he is released. Mr. Brownlow, the victim, takes Oliver in because he has fallen deathly ill. Days later he awakes and his taken care of by Mrs. Bedwin. During his recovery he notices a painting that bothers him and causes him to faint. Even Mr. Brownlow can see the the resemblance between Oliver and the young women. While Fagin is enraged that the boys lost Oliver and now fears he will rat. Fagin employs Nancy, a prostitute, to go find out what happened to him. When Fagin learns Oliver is in Pentonville he sends his crew to kidnap him.

Freedom

Mrs. Bedwin

Still alive

News Reaches Fagin

The Job

Surprise

Oliver has been working for Mr. Sowerberry for a little while when he finally snaps. After constant abuse from Noah and Charlotte Oliver losses it. He attacks Noah for insulting his dead mom again; however, Noah, Charlotte, and Mrs. Sowerberry beat him badly. They lock Oliver in the cellar while Noah fetches Mr. Bumble. As Mr. Bumble is hurries over Mr. Sowerberry returns home to find this mess. The story he is told is that Oliver tried to kill Noah and everyone else in the house. He beats Oliver and orders him to bed. That night Oliver runs away heading to London. As he travels he does whatever he can for food. Whether it be begging or completing odd tasks. One day while Oliver is in a town just outside London he meets a boy his age. He introduces himself as Jack Dawkins and buys Oliver a filling lunch. After a brief conversation jack invites Oliver to come and stay with him for the night. Oliver is introduced to Master Charles Bates and Fagin the old jew. Oliver is very naive and does not see the trouble he is getting himself into. Next morning Oliver awakes to Fagin looking through his loot. Fagin threatens Oliver while interrogating him and then leaves.

As a house keeper, Mrs. Bedwin most likely hears many rumors and sees many wrongs. This may be why when she hears about Oliver from Mr. Bumble she does not believe it.

Being taken in by Fagin, the Artful Dodger may have offered to take Oliver in, in attempts to be a father figure for Oliver like Fagin is for him. Furthermore, he dresses like an older man, which may be due to the life forced on him making him accelerate the rate he matures.

The beginning

Capture

Quotes

" The last was 'S' ... Swubble. This is 'T'. I name him Twist... Oliver Twist," (27).

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This quote show how cold the beadle is. He picks childrens names alphabetically without any feeling. This add to the satire of the workhouses and their employees.

Bull's Eye

"There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts," (267).

This quote by Mr. Brownlow is more for the reader to connect with to a book they have read. The quote is like a small comic relief before bad things happen to Oliver.

" Hold your tongue this instant, or I'll have you turned out of the office! You're an insolent impertinent fellow. How dare you bully a magistrate," (204).

Mr. Fang verbally assaults Mr. Brownlow Because he is trying to help Oliver. Fang sees Oliver as rubbish to be done away with. He is a clear example of people with too much power and abuse it.

"Good-b'ye, dear! God bless you!" (143).

This was the nicest thing Oliver has ever heard in his life and it came from a child. Just shows how the kids can be more caring than the adults.

"Please, sir, i want some more," (41).

This quote shows just how desperate the children are. They have been raised to submit completely but hunger has more power over their minds. Thus, shows just how horrible the care is in the workhouses.

Noah

Claypole

Mr. Bumble

Side Note

Displacement (psychoanalysis)-

The displacement of ones emotions

on a weaker object or being.

Ex. Coming home angry and kicking

ones dog.

Good

  • Developed characters
  • Developed plot
  • Expansive vocabulary
  • Plot Twists
  • Comedy

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  • Abrubt narration
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