The Life of Oliver Twist

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The Life of Oliver Twist
“Treats of the place where Oliver Twist was born and of the circumstances attending his birth” (Dickens, 4). The quote identifies the conditions in which the main character was born and how it affected his life. He was born in a workhouse where there was a shelter for homeless and poor people. His mother died after his birth, and nobody knew her. These conditions made his survival difficult.
“Treats of Oliver Twist’s growth, education, and board” (Dickens 7). After unfortunate bad luck in his birth, the life Oliver became difficult. Because of lack of proper care, he grew up as a thin and pale child. Lack of proper food and hard work in the warehouse made him beg for food, which was an offense. “That boy will be hung,” said the man in charge (Dickens, 14).
“Relates how Oliver Twist was very near getting a place which would not have been a sinecure,” (Dickens, 15). He was locked in a dark house for almost a week as a punishment for requesting for more food. The workhouse offers five pounds for anybody who will take Oliver. His life started to change from the missionary to outside world.
“Oliver, being offered another place, makes his first entry into public life,” (Dickens, 22). This quote shows how the main character now started to experience harder life outside the workhouse. He got a family who did not treat him that well
“Oliver walks to London. He encounters on the road a strange sort of young gentleman,” (Dickens, 47). Afterlife has become difficult for Oliver as he decided to go to London.

On his way, he met a stranger who bought for him food. It is ironic because Oliver did not know that the man is training kids to be a pickpocket.
“In which Oliver is taken better care of than he ever was before…..” (Dickens, 71). The life of Oliver started to change for the better after he moves from pickpocketing. He found a family who welcomed him.
“Oliver’s destiny continuing unpropitious brings a great man to London to injure reputation” (Dickens, 109). Monks, Oliver’s half-brother came to London and confessed about the inheritance Oliver’s mother lift for his son. The life of Oliver is now becoming better each day.
“In which a notable plan is discussed and determined on…” (Dickens, 124). At last, he was to take control of his inheritance. A bag of gold which was left to him by his mother.
“Wherein Oliver is delivered over to Mr. Williams Sikes” (Dickens, 133). This is where he will grow until he became old enough to take control of his inheritance. His life has changed drastically to the best.
“And Last…” (Dickens, 371). The inheritance was equally divided, and the life of poor Oliver became better than earlier.
Works Cited
Dickens Charles. Oliver Twist. Retrieved from: http://e-school.kmutt.ac.th/elibrary/Upload/EBook/DSIL_Lib_E1312881157.pdf