Oliver Twist: A Tale of Orphans, Thieves, and Redemption

Character Profiles

Fagin

Fagin is a cunning criminal who exploits homeless children by training them to pickpocket for him. He also acts as a fence for stolen goods, preferring to profit from crime rather than directly engaging in it himself.

Nancy

Nancy is a young woman trapped in a life of crime as one of Fagin's former child pickpockets and the lover of the brutal Bill Sikes. Despite her circumstances, she possesses a strong moral compass and ultimately sacrifices herself to protect Oliver.

Rose Maylie

Rose Maylie is a kind and compassionate young woman who was raised by Mrs. Maylie after the death of her father. She forms a deep bond with Oliver, unaware of their familial connection.

Mr. Brownlow

Mr. Brownlow is a wise and benevolent gentleman who becomes Oliver's first benefactor. He is a man of reason and compassion, playing a crucial role in Oliver's journey.

Oliver's Journey

Oliver Twist is born into a life of hardship in a workhouse, where he endures neglect and abuse. After a daring escape, he finds himself in London, where he falls in with the Artful Dodger and Fagin's gang of young thieves. Despite being forced into a life of crime, Oliver's inherent goodness shines through, attracting the attention of kind-hearted individuals like Mr. Brownlow. Oliver's path is fraught with danger and deceit as Fagin attempts to keep him under his control. Ultimately, with the help of Nancy and Mr. Brownlow, Oliver escapes Fagin's clutches and finds a loving home, revealing his true identity and securing a brighter future.