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Oliver Twist is an 1838 novel by Charles Dickens. It was originally published as a serial.Like most of Dickens' work, the book is used to call the public's attention to various contemporary social evils, including the workhouse, child labour and the recruitment of children as criminals. The novel is full of sarcasm and dark humour, even as it treats its serious subject, revealing the hypocrisies of the time.It has been the subject of numerous film and television adaptations, and the basis for a highly successful British musical, Oliver!.Plot summarySpoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.Oliver Twist is born into a life of hardship and misfortune. Orphaned from the onset of his life due to his mother’s death in child-birth and his father’s conspicuous absence, Oliver is meagerly provided for under the terms of the Poor Law. Thus, Oliver spends the first nine years of his life within a branch-workhouse of the one in which he had the misfortune to be born. Along with other juvenile offenders against the poor-laws, Oliver is brought up with little food and few comforts.Around the time of the orphan’s ninth birthday, Mr. Bumble, a parish beadle, removes Oliver from the branch-workhouse and puts him to work in the main facility. Oliver, who toils with very little food, remains in the workhouse for six months. After that period, Oliver breeches regulations by requesting, on behalf of another boy, that he receive another portion of gruel. The board of gentlemen who administer the workhouse are outraged by Oliver’s request, perceiving him as ungrateful. Desiring to get rid of Oliver, the board offers a sum of money to any person wishing to take on the boy as an apprentice. Mr. Sowerberry, an undertaker employed by the parish, eventually takes Oliver into his service.While in the service of the undertaker, Oliver is abused by Noah Claypole, a charity boy and apprentice of Mr. Sowerberry. On one particularly occasion, in an attempt to bait a reaction out of Oliver, Noah insults the orphan’s late mother. Oliver takes great offense to Noah’s words and proceeds to attack the boy. The disagreement between the two is heightened when Mrs. Sowerberry, who dislikes Oliver, is summoned. Following an administration of punishment for attacking Noah, for the charity boy twists the circumstances of the fight to make Oliver seem like an unprovoked murderer, the orphan decides to flee from the undertaker. Leaving during the night, he wanders aimlessly at first. However, he soon sets his destination as London.During his journey to London, Oliver encounters Jack Dawkins, who is also known as the Artful Dodger. Dawkins provides Oliver with a free meal and tells him of a gentleman in London who will aid him in becoming established. Grateful for the assistance he has been given, Oliver follows Dawkins to the gentleman’s residence. Thus, Oliver unwittingly stumbles into the association of a Jewish criminal named Fagin, the gentleman of whom Dawkins spoke. Oliver resides with Fagin and his criminal associates for some time, unaware that of their unlawful occupations.With time, Oliver goes out upon a pick-pocketing expedition with two of Fagin’s underlings: Dawkins and a boy named Charlie Bates. Though he is unaware of the criminal intentions of the other boys until a robbery actual takes place and does not participate, Oliver finds himself accused of stealing. He is eventually freed from accusation and put under the nurturing custody of an old gentleman named Mr. Brownlow, who he was previously thought to have robbed, after falling ill in court. Oliver resides with Mr. Brownlow for a while, living in great happiness as a result of being treated well. His bliss, however, is interrupted when Fagin orchestrates the kidnapping of Oliver back to his haven of thieves. This is done for Fagin fears that Oliver will tell the authories of his criminal operations.After being captured by Fagin and abused for some time, Oliver is again employed in an illegal operation. Bill Sikes, a violent thief who had helped kidnap Oliver away from Mr. Brownlow, uses the boy to break into a house via a small window. The robbery goes wrong, however, and Oliver is shot. After being abandoned by Sikes, a wounded Oliver ends up under the care of the people he had attempted to rob: Rose Maylie and the elderly Mrs. Maylie. Convinced of Oliver’s innocence, Rose Maylie take the boy in and nurses him back to health.Meanwhile, a mysterious man named Monks has found Fagin and is plotting with him to destroy Oliver's reputation. Nancy, fearing their intentions, goes to Rose Maylie and Mr. Brownlow to reveal their plot. She manages to keep her meetings secret until Noah Claypole (he had fallen out with the undertaker and moved to London to seek his fortune) agrees to spy on Nancy and then tells Fagin. Angry at the notion of his plot being foiled, Fagin passes it on to Sikes, twisting the story just enough to make it sound as if Nancy had informed on him. (In actuality, she had shielded Sikes, whom she loves despite his occasional ill-treatment, as much as possible.) Believing that she has betrayed him, Sikes murders Nancy in a fit of rage, and is himself killed when he accidentally hangs himself while being pursued by an angry mob. Monks is forced by Mr. Brownlow (an old friend of Oliver's father) to divulge his secrets and give half of his inheritance to Oliver. Then Monks moves to America, where he quickly spends his money, reverts to crime, and ultimately dies in prison. Fagin is arrested and hanged for his misdeeds. Rose Maylie turns out to be the long-lost sister of Oliver's mother Agnes; she is therefore Oliver's aunt. She marries her long-time sweetheart Harry, and Oliver lives happily with his saviour, Mr. Brownlow.Characters in "Oliver Twist"Oliver – the main protagonist, a boy born in a workhouse Fagin – a Jew who recruits and trains boys for thievery Bill Sikes – a violent thief The Artful Dodger aka Jack Dawkins – one of Fagin's boy pickpockets Charley Bates; another of Fagin's boy pickpockets Nancy – barmaid and Bill's girl Betsy – a thief of Fagin's and friend of Nancy Noah Claypole – apprentice to Mr Sowerberry Mr. Brownlow Monks, aka Edward Leeford – Oliver's half-brother Rose Maylie Mr. Bumble – the parish Beadle Mr. Sowerberry – an Undertaker who takes Oliver into his service Mrs. Sowerberry Charlotte – servant to Mrs Sowerberry Gamfield – a vicious chimney-sweep Mrs Bedwin – housekeeper to Mr Brownlow Mr Grimwig – an old friend of Mr Brownlow's Barney – a villainous friend of Fagin's Major themesThe novel is characterized by the use of various motifs.Charity and love are motifs because even though Oliver is treated horribly by most people, he is shown love by a few good people – Mr. Brownlow, Mrs. Maylie, and even Nancy.Greed and corruption are also motifs because of how people take advantage of Oliver. He is taken advantage of by Mr. Bumble at the workhouse and the thieves. Mr. Fagin tries to control Oliver, to use him for his own wealth. Monks tries to steal his identity and his inheritance.Spoilers end here.

小说讲述了一个孤儿的悲惨经历,主人公奥利弗是一名生在济贫院的孤儿,他九岁那年被送到店里做学徒,忍饥挨饿,备受欺凌,于是他逃到了伦敦和一群当地的扒手混在了一起.后来好心的布朗洛的绅士帮助了他,但不幸的又被扒手团伙抓了回去,经历了无数的艰辛.在布朗洛的帮助下,经历了很多的曲折奥利弗终于知道自己的真实身份.

Oliver Twist。《雾都孤儿》是英国作家狄更斯于1838年出版的长篇写实小说。该作以雾都伦敦为背景，讲述了一个孤儿悲惨的身世及遭遇。主人公奥利弗在孤儿院长大，经历学徒生涯，艰苦逃难，误入贼窝，又被迫与狠毒的凶徒为伍，历尽无数辛酸，最后在善良人的帮助下，查明身世并获得了幸福。该书揭露许多当时的社会问题，如救济院、童工、以及帮派吸收青少年参与犯罪等。该书曾多次改编为电影、电视及舞台剧。

Header Chapter 1 "Treats of the place where Oliver Twist was born, and of the circumstances attending his birth." Chapter 2 "Treats of Oliver Twist's growth, education, and board." Chapter 3 "Relates how Oliver Twist was very near getting a place, which would not have been a sinecure." Chapter 4 "Oliver, being offered another place, makes his first entry into public life." Chapter 5 Oliver mingles with new associates. Going to a funeral for the first time, he forms an unfavourable notion of his master's business. Chapter 6 Oliver, being goaded by the taunts of Noah, rouses into action, and rather astonishes him. Chapter 7 Oliver continues refractory. Chapter 8 Oliver walks to London. He encounters on the road a strange sort of young gentleman. Chapter 9 Containing further particulars concerning the pleasant old gentleman, and his hopeful pupils. Chapter 10 Oliver becomes better acquainted with the characters of his new associates; and purchases experience at a high price, Being a short, but very important chapter, in this history. Chapter 11 Treats of Mr. Fang the Police Magistrate; and furnishes a slight specimen of his mode of administering justice. Chapter 12 In which Oliver is taken better care of than he ever was before. And in which the narrative reverts to the merry old gentleman and his youthful friends. Chapter 13 Some new acquaintances are introduced to the intelligent reader, connected with whom, various pleasant matters are related, appertaining to this history. Chapter 14 Comprising further particulars of Oliver's stay at Mr. Brownlow's, with the remarkable prediction which one Mr. Grimwig uttered concerning him, when he went out on an errand. Chapter 15 Showing how very fond of Oliver Twist, the merry old Jew and Miss Nancy were. Chapter 16 Relates what became of Oliver Twist, after he had been claimed by Nancy." Chapter 17 Oliver's destiny continuing unpropitious, brings a great man to London to injure his reputation." Chapter 18 How Oliver passed his time in the improving society of his reputable friends." Chapter 19 In which a notable plan is discussed and determined on." Chapter 20 Wherein Oliver is delivered over to Mr. William Sikes." Chapter 21 The Expedition. Chapter 22 The Burglary." Chapter 23 Which contains the substance of a pleasant conversation between Mr. Bumble and a lady; and shows that even a beadle may be susceptible on some points." Chapter 24 Treats of a very poor subject. But is a short one, and may be found of importance in this history." Chapter 25 "Wherein this history reverts to Mr. Fagin and Company." Chapter 26 In which a mysterious character appears upon the scene; and many things, inseparable from this history, are done and performed." Chapter 27 Atones for the unpoliteness of a former chapter; which deserted a lady, most unceremoniously." Chapter 28 Looks after Oliver, and proceeds with his adventures." Chapter 29 Has an introductory account of the inmates of the house, to which Oiver resorted." Chapter 30 Relates what Oliver's new visitors thought of him." Chapter 31 Involves a critical position." Chapter 32 Of the happy life Oliver began to lead with his kind friends." Chapter 33 Wherein the happiness of Oliver and his friends, experiences a sudden check." Chapter 34 Contains some introductory particulars relative to a young gentleman who now arrives upon the scene; and a new adventure which happened to Oliver." Chapter 35 Containing the unsatisfactory result of Oliver's adventure; and a conversation of some importance between Harry Maylie and Rose." Chapter 36 Is a very short one, and may appear of no great importance in its place, but it should be read notwithstanding, as a sequel to the last, and a key to one that will follow when its time arrives." Chapter 37 In which the reader may perceive a contrast, not uncommon in matrimonial cases." Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Introduces some respectable characters with whom the reader is already acquainted, and shows how Monks and the Jew laid their worthy heads together." Chapter 40 A strange interview, which is a sequel to the last chapter." Chapter 41 Containing fresh discoveries, and showing that surprises, like misfortunes, seldom come alone." Chapter 42 An old acquaintance of Oliver's, exhibiting decided marks of genius, becomes a public character in the metropolis." Chapter 43 Wherein is shown how the Artful Dodger got into trouble." Chapter 44 The time arrives for Nancy to redeem her pledge to Rose Maylie. She fails." Chapter 45 Noah Claypole is employed by Fagin on a secret mission." Chapter 46 The Appointment kept." Chapter 47 Fatal Consequences." Chapter 48 The Flight of Sikes." Chapter 49 Monks and Mr. Brownlow at length meet. Their conversation, and the intelligence that interrupts it." Chapter 50 The Pursuit and Escape." Chapter 51 Affording an explanation of more mysteries than one, and comprehending a proposal of marriage with no word of settlement or pin-money." Chapter 52 Fagin's last night alive." Chapter 53 And Last.