Part one of term paper
Oliver Twist is born an orphan when his mother dies in the Parish Workhouse. Oliver is raised by parish charity, unloved, underfed, and overworked. When he was nine, he dared to ask for seconds at dinner one night in the parish workhouse. He was sold to Mr.Sowerberry, an undertaker, for his taking of seconds at dinner. Then Noah Claypole, a c ...

Part two of term paper
... until he found out Fagin and the boys were all thieves. While living with Fagin, Oliver is taught how to be a thief. One day Oliver tries to pickpocket Mr. Brownlow, an old man, but gets caught. Mr. Brownlow is so nice that he decided to take Oliver home with him. Fagin’s gang found out Oliver was staying with Mr.Brownlow. So oneday Fagin sends his boys to kidnap Oliver. In the months that follow, Oliver stays with Mrs.Maylie and her niece Rose. Then one of Fagin’s thieves, Monks, goes to the ...