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Oliver Twist Mind Map

Analysis of "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens

Introduction

Famous novel by Charles Dickens
Published in late 1830s
Story of an orphan boy in Victorian England

Historical Context

Early Victorian era
Industrial Revolution
1834 Poor Law
Workhouses

Literary Context

Genre: Social novel
Aim: Expose social problems
Inspire societal change

Author: Charles Dickens

Lived 1812-1870
Born in Portsmouth, England
Experienced childhood poverty
Worked as journalist before novelist
Known for vivid characters and social criticism

Title and Publication

Full Title

"Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress"

Publication

Monthly installments: Feb 1837 - Apr 1839
Complete novel: November 1838

Structure

53 chapters
Three main parts:
1. Oliver's early life and escape to London
2. Experiences with Fagin's gang and rescue
3. Recovery, identity revealed, characters' fates

Main Characters

Oliver Twist
Fagin
The Artful Dodger
Nancy
Bill Sikes
Mr. Brownlow
Rose Maylie
Monks

Themes

Struggle between good and evil
Social injustice
Identity and belonging
Effects of environment on character
Nature of true charity

Narrative Techniques

Third-person omniscient narrator
Detailed descriptions
Humor and irony

Significance and Impact

Raised awareness of social issues
Influenced public opinion on Poor Law and workhouses
Characters and scenes in popular culture
Continues to be read and adapted

Oliver Twist Relationships Map

Oliver Twist: Relationships Map

👤Orphan's Journey

Oliver's journey from orphan to finding a true family, interacting with characters from various social strata.

👥Criminal Underworld

Relationships within Fagin's gang, including the Artful Dodger, Nancy, and Bill Sikes, showing the complexities of survival in London's underbelly.

💰Class Divide

Contrasts between characters like Mr. Brownlow and Fagin, highlighting the stark disparities between rich and poor in Victorian society.

🔍Family Secrets

The hidden familial connections, particularly involving Monks (Edward Leeford) as Oliver's half-brother, driving much of the plot's intrigue.

⚖️Moral Compass

Characters like Nancy and Mr. Brownlow represent moral beacons in the story, contrasting with the corruption of others like Mr. Bumble and Bill Sikes.