Oliver Twist

1948 film version

Identify and Describe the following characters

Oliver Twist:

Mr. Bumble:

Noah Claypole:

Fagin:

The Artful Dodger:

Bill Sikes:

Nancy:

Monks:

Mr. Brownlow:

1. The opening scene is famous for its black and white cinematography. What did you see that's "cool" about the photography in the opening?

2. What clue remains of Oliver's parentage?

3. Dickens was a crusader against England's child labor laws. Describe the lifestyle of the workhouse:

4. Why does Oliver ask for more food? What is Mr. Bumble's reaction?

5. Why does Oliver attack Noah?

6. Why does Oliver go to London?

7. Who takes Oliver in when he first arrives in London? Why?

8. Describe the lifestyle Oliver will lead if he stays with Fagin's gang

9. How does Oliver end up at Mr. Brownlow's home?

10. Dickens is famous for creating plot twists and incredible co-incidences. What weird co-incidence do you learn at Brownlow's home?

11. How does Brownlow show that he trusts Oliver?

12. Why does Fagin want Oliver back? How does he achieve this?

13. How does Brownlow find out about Oliver's whereabouts?

14. Describe Nancy's final scene:

15. How does the officers find Bill Sikes?

16. What happens to Fagin in the end? What happens to Oliver?

17. Dickens is also famous for teaching moral lessons in his stories. What is the lesson of Oliver Twist?

TCHS English Dept.