Plot Points
Where does Oliver end up after being shot during the robbery? How is this ironic?
To Mrs. Maylie's house; it is Ironic because it is the house they tried to rob.
Which character begins to show guilt and compassion for Oliver?
Nancy
“It was you who told me of this place. Why have I been brought here again?” Who says this, and when?
Monks; during his first secret meeting with Fagin
What theme is reinforced by Nancy’s compassion toward Oliver?
The possibility of redemption even among the corrupt.
What does the countryside symbolize when Oliver stays with the Maylies?
Peace, innocence, and moral purity.
Who helps nurse Oliver back to health? (2 names)
Rose Maylie and Mrs. Maylie
Who are Brittles and Mr. Giles, and what is their connection to Oliver?
They are servants/stable-hands for Mrs. Maylie; Mr. Giles is the one who shoots Oliver, and Brittles is the one who carries Oliver away from the bad life and into the good life (the Maylie's home)
"This child is pure-hearted; he has been misled." Who says this and about whom?
Mrs. Maylie about Oliver
How do the Maylies represent the theme of morality?
They show that kindness and virtue can heal corruption.
What does Fagin’s dark den symbolize?
The moral decay and corruption of urban life.
What do the Maylies discover about Oliver after meeting him?
That he's innocent and not a criminal.
Who meets secretly with Fagin to discuss destroying Oliver?
Monks
Oliver's connection to his past and Fagin's gang
What theme is shown through Oliver’s constant struggle against evil forces?
Innocence vs. corruption.
What does Nancy symbolize by the end of these chapters?
The inner conflict between good and evil; a fallen yet redeemable soul.
What happens to Sikes and Toby Crackit after the failed robbery?
They flee--Sikes hides and grows paranoid, while Toby goes into hiding.
What role does Monks play in relation to Fagin and the gang?
He employs Fagin to corrupt Oliver and make him part of the gang in hopes of it being his downfall.
Which quote best shows Fagin's manipulative nature?
A) “The boy has fled! The boy who might have been useful—escaped! Curses on his luck!”
B) “Keep the lad under your thumb, and you’ve got the world under your feet.”
C) "He who would make his fortune must first make a tool of another man."
D) “You’re in the dark, Monks. The boy may be of more use to us than you think.”
C) "He who would make his fortune must first make a tool of another man."
How does Dickens explore the theme of social class in these chapters?
By showing how goodness and evil exist in all social levels, not just the poor or rich.
What does light vs. darkness often symbolize in Oliver Twist?
Light = innocence and truth; Darkness = corruption and sin.
How does Fagin respond when he finds out about the failed robbery and Oliver's escape?
He becomes enraged and starts plotting with Monks to get Oliver back.
Which character represents the destructive power of greed and violence? (who is both violent AND greedy)
Bill Sikes
"She shrank from the window as if to hide herself from something dreadful." What does this reveal about Nancy?
Her growing guilt and fear about her role in crime
What theme is revealed through Fagin and Monks’ obsession with controlling Oliver’s fate?
The destructive nature of greed and vengeance.
What larger symbol does Oliver himself represent throughout these chapters?
The triumph of innate goodness and purity over a corrupt environment.