Ethos
"He has been convicted of being a criminal before and stealing, so he should run off. I'll eat my own head."
What is Mr. Grimwig's reasoning for thinking Oliver will run away?
"He was a poor boy who had become sick so I brought him in."
Why did Mr. Brownlow take in Oliver?
In the farmhouse, 8 of 10 babies die.
What is the death rate of the farmhouse?
Leader of the gang that loves his jewels.
Who is Fagin?
Abuses his dog and girlfriend.
Who is Bill Sikes?
“‘Let me see; he’ll be back in twenty minutes, at the longest,’ said Mr. Brownlow, pulling out his watch, and placing it on the table. ‘It will be dark by that time.’ ‘Oh! you really expect him to come back, do you?’ inquired Mr. Grimwig. ‘Don’t you?’ asked Mr. Brownlow, smiling.”
Does Brownlow trust Oliver to come back?
“‘But why,’ said the young man, ‘why run the chance of that occurring which so nearly happened? If Rose had—I cannot utter that word now—if this illness had terminated differently, how could you ever have forgiven yourself! How could I ever have know happiness again!’”
Why is Harry mad?
She doesn't marry him because she doesn't want to ruin his status and future.
Why doesn't Rose marry Henry?
She is abused and she is controlled by Bill Sikes.
Who is Nancy?
He is treated unfairly and has no voice and is controlled by others, he is the main character.
Who is Oliver Twist?
"Bill had him on his back, and scudded like the wind. We stopped to take him between us; his head hung down, and he was cold. They were close upon our heels; every man for himself, and each from the gallows. We parted company, and left the youngster lying in a ditch."
Where was Oliver left after the robbery?
He continues to insult Oliver's mother repeatedly.
Why was Oliver mad?
After Brownlow was pickpocketed, he only say one boy near him.
Why did they think Oliver was the theif?
Man with high status that wants to marry Rose.
Who is Harry?
Takes in and adopts Oliver.
Who is Mr. Brownlow?
When Sikes delivers stolen goods to Fagin that night, Fagin and Noah relate the details of Nancy's trip. Fagin does not tell Sikes that Nancy insisted that her associates not get into trouble. In a rage, Sikes rushes home and beats Nancy to death while she begs for mercy.
Why did Bill Sikes beat Nancy to death?
His life was threatened by a gun.
Why was Oliver scared?
He had done something horrible that he regretted and was being haunted by it.
Why did Bill Sikes go insane?
Is seen as both a good man but also he hunts for Oliver and marries Mrs. Corney.
Who is Mr. Bumble?
Doesn't marry Harry at first but she does later.
Who is Rose?
He was nice, truthful, and an innocent boy. These were all reasons for Brownlow to do what he did to Oliver in the end.
Why did Mr. Brownlow adopt Oliver?
She knew that if Bill Sikes found out, she would be dead.
Why was Nancy scared?
They broke into a house and the people living there woke upa nd were scared so they used self defense.
Why was Oliver shot?
Is Oliver's half-brother.
Who is Monks?
Olivers mother.
Who is Agnes?