Oliver Twist is a classic novel by Charles Dickens that tells the story of a young orphan boy named Oliver, who is born in a workhouse and faces a harsh, unforgiving world from the very beginning. After enduring mistreatment and hunger, Oliver runs away to London, where he falls into the hands of Fagin, a criminal who trains children to become pickpockets. Throughout the novel, Oliver’s innocence and goodness remain intact, even as he is surrounded by danger and corruption.
As Oliver’s true heritage slowly comes to light, he is rescued by kind-hearted people who help him escape the criminal underworld. The story highlights themes of poverty, child labor, injustice, and the gap between the rich and the poor in Victorian England. Dickens uses Oliver’s journey to critique the social institutions of his time, while also delivering a tale of hope, resilience, and the power of compassion in the face of adversity.
