Dickens's classic novel Oliver Twist
about a small boy whose tragic life does not end in tragedy is forever
inspiring as it provides reader the promise that man is essentially good at heart. This
theme is best developed through the characterization of Oliver. For, in the words of
Charles Dickens himself--
readability="9">I wished to show, in little Oliver, the principle
of good surviving through every adverse circumstance, and triumphing at
last.
- Oliver Twist
does, indeed, exhibit this principle of the victory of good over evil. He survives the
orphanage and the workhouse, the sordid influence of Fagin and his band of
thieves.- Oliver is extremely loyal. After he is taken in
by Mr. Brownlow, Oliver is later able to return to the workhouse to find his friend Dick
and rescue him. Unfortunately, poor Dick has died, and Oliver mourns him. In a similar
show of heart and family loyalty, Oliver devides his inheritance with Moniker, even
though Moniker has tried to ruin Oliver.- He inspires
Nancy to exhibit the human kindness and compassion that is within her. So motivated is
Nancy to right her unjust act to Oliver of tricking him and returning him to the gang
that she vows to help him even if it costs her her own life. Her nobility of soul
emerges thanks to Oliver Twist.
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