1、Charles Dickens,was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era and one of the most popular of all time.He created some of literatures most memorable characters.The greatest representative(代表)of English critical realism(批判现实主义),About the authorAbout the author：Dickens loved the style of 1
2、8th century gothic romance,although it had already become a target for parody.One character vividly drawn throughout his novels is London itself.All aspects of the capital are described over the course of his body of work.Dickenss novels works to expose social problems,such as almshouses,child labor
3、,as well as gang absorption of young people involved in crime.This may also have the shadow of his experience.At the age of 12,his father got some trouble and went in prison,Dickens was sent to London,a shoe polish field as an apprentice,working 10 hours a day.Perhaps because of this experience,make
4、s Dickens more concerned about the living conditions of the working people who live in the lower rungs of society.About the bookAbout the book：Introduction:Introduction:Oliver was born in a workhouse and treated cruelly there.Unfortunately his mother dead the minute he was born.HHe escaped from the
5、workhouse and ran away to e escaped from the workhouse and ran away to London.Here he received an“education”in villainy London.Here he received an“education”in villainy from the criminal gang of Faginfrom the criminal gang of Fagin.Oliver was rescued by Oliver was rescued by the intervention of a be
6、nefactor-Mr Brownlow-but the the intervention of a benefactor-Mr Brownlow-but the mysterious Monks got mysterious Monks got the boy the boy kidnapped kidnapped toto the gang the gang again.again.The story closed happily and with justice for the.The story closed happily and with justice for the cruel
7、 Monks who had hidden the truth of Oliver cruel Monks who had hidden the truth of Oliver parentage out of maliceparentage out of malice.Main CharactersMain CharactersOliver Twist-The main character of the story,Oliver is an affection-starved little boy who will not commit crimes.He was abused as a y
8、oung child,and only wants to be loved.His adventures make him the best of friends and the worst of enemies.Fagin-The main antagonist in the story,“The Jew”takes Oliver under his wing and tries to make a pickpocket out of him.He is a powerful crime leader who has an affection for only money and will
9、kill anyone who stands in his way.Nancy-A woman who works for Fagin and tries to help Oliver which eventually leads to her death.he is passionate,caring,and loves Sikes,who eventually kills her.Mr.Brownlow-A man who Olivers thief friends rob on the street.He takes Oliver in,and discovers his true pa
10、rentage.Oliver twist(hero)Fagin(bad man)Nancy(kindness)Mr.brownlow(nice)happy lifeadoptedsavedtaught himto stealworksBill sikes(bad man)partnersFirst,Oliver is a pity boy,who was born in a workhouse and treated cruelly there as was the norm at the time for pauper children.His life begin with pain th
11、at made him timid and weakness.And thats why he trusts Fagin easily.However he still a kind boy,he would rather lead a wandering life,is not willing to become a thief.He yearns for the good life,and the yearning supporting him.He just wants a simple life which has a warm place to sleep,a meaning thi
12、ng to do.And thats why he depends on Mr.Brownlow.One good turn deserves another Good report,Oliver had a good life with Mr.Brownlow after he experienced a twists and turns.I believe it can help him be strong!Second is Nancy.Nancys moral complexity in several of the main characters and very unique.Th
13、ere is not much description of Nancy but her world we can slightly feel it:helplessness,anger,and contradiction.Nancy is a thief in her childhood,drinking excessive and she is a prostitute,she plunged into steal,despised for her social,but when she sacrifice their lives to protect Oliver who she is
14、not very familiar with.Her behavior is very touching.Third is Fagin.About him I think he is one of the most controversial figure.He is a bad guy and also a good guy.As a bad guy,his greedy,cunning made him crazy and dead.But as a good guy he gives all children a place to live.Although Fagin lets the
15、 boys to steal,but he also takes good care of them,he makes them happy and gives all this orphan a place to live.That why Oliver made a prayer for him!About the book,I think,Dickens want to let the readers know the 19th-century Londons darkness,terror,violence,and deception!And also want us to see a
16、 boy named Oliver who had a tragic life but dont lose his kindness.My feeling:My feeling:In a world full of poverty and crime,he had many experience,he meet many people such as an odd man Fagin,a brave boy Dodger,a gentleman Mr.Brownlow,a pity girl Nancy,a ferocious guy Sikes all of them,give Oliver a different life and each of them give the reader a different thought.CHARLES DICKENS
