this painting.

Chapter 13 takes us back to Fagan's den of thieves on the day of Oliver's arrest. You'll want to include Sikes and Fagan's anxiety that Oliver will rat them out to the authorities. Nancy goes to the police station to find out what became of Oliver and is informed of his whereabouts. Fagan tasks Nancy and Jack with retrieving Oliver.

For chapter 14, discuss how Mr. Brownlow and Oliver seem to be building a rapport at the chapter's start. However, everyone remains guarded about what they choose to disclose to each other. Then mention the concern that Mr. Grimwig has that Oliver is a thief and Mr. Brownlow's test to prove that Oliver is an honest boy.

Chapter 15 shifts perspective back to the thieves. Nancy and Bill locate Oliver on the way to the bookseller. Oliver is met with effusive affection by Nancy and abuse and accusations by Bill. Consequently, Oliver is unable to return to the Brownlow house that evening.

For chapter 16, include the rude return that Oliver receives when he is brought back to Fagan's place. Oliver is very concerned that Mr. Brownlow and Mrs. Bedwin will think he is a thief if he does not return soon with the books and money. Describe Oliver's failed attempt to flee and Nancy's intervention on the boy's behalf.

A major event of chapter 17 involves how Dick is locked away by Mr. Bumble and Mrs. Mann after requesting to leave a note to be delivered to Oliver if he should die. You should include Mr. Bumble's reaction upon learning that Mr. Brownlow is offering a reward for information concerning Oliver. Mr. Bumble goes to the Brownlow residence and tells them that Oliver is a wicked and dishonest boy. This has Mr. Brownlow convinced, but not Mrs. Bedwin.

In chapter 18, Oliver is lectured to by Fagan about being ungrateful for everything the "receiver of stolen goods" has given him. Later, other thieves arrive and basically convince Oliver that a life of petty crime is best.

Chapters 11–19 of Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist present several important events. Let's look at some of these to help you get started on this assignment.

You might mention that after Oliver's trial and collapse, he is removed to Mr. Brownlow's house. Think, too, about Oliver's attraction to the portrait of the lady. In chapter 13, the scene shifts to Fagin's place, and Nancy goes to the police station to find out what has happened to Oliver. In chapter 15, Nancy captures Oliver as he runs an errand, but later, Nancy defends Oliver from Fagin.

Chapter 17 shifts to Mr. Bumble and his visit to the orphanage. Then he goes to speak to Mr. Brownlow, telling him many negative things about Oliver. Mr. Brownlow and Mrs. Bedwin have a disagreement over Oliver's character. In chapter 19, Fagin sets up a "job" for Oliver.

You are also asked to present four thought-provoking discussion questions. You might, for instance, ask how Oliver's perspective of the world changes due to his experiences in these chapters or focus on how Nancy develops an affection for Oliver.

Oliver Twist is the story of a young boy named Oliver whose mother died shortly after his death and who has been raised as an orphan. Oliver is sent to a work house on his 8th birthday and eventually gets sent from there to an apprenticeship, but the apprenticeship is abusive, and so Oliver eventually decides to leave on foot for London. Still, these events are only the beginning of Oliver's troubles.

Most of the major events of the story happen to him after he goes to live with a man by the name of Fagin. Fagin wants to convince Oliver to steal, but Oliver isn't so sold on the idea. The first time Oliver is introduced to the idea he runs away, which gets him accused of being the thief himself. Eventually, however, he's absolved and gets taken in by the rich man who Fagin robbed.

Fagin eventually kidnaps Oliver, scared that Oliver will snitch on them, and continues trying to get him to become a pickpocket. The second time Oliver is taken on a heist he ends up getting shot and left behind and gets taken in again, this time by the family that shot him.

These transitions between freedom in the care of strangers and his time with Fagin are the biggest events in Oliver Twist.

One of the most significant events in Oliver Twist is the death of Nancy.

At first, Nancy seems like a hopeless criminal. She is a thief and heavily hinted to be a prostitute. She helps Fagin and her lover Skyes kidnap Oliver when it seems he will be able to escape their negative influence. However, Nancy sees in Oliver the innocent child she once was before she was corrupted and eventually decides she wants to help him live a better life, even though this will endanger her life. She secretly tells Rose Maylie and Mr. Brownlow about what happened with Oliver, but Fagin finds out and then has Skyes murder her for her treachery.

Her death is significant to the narrative, both in terms of plotting and theme. Nancy's murder is what sets the mob on his trail and leads to his death. It also helps ensure that Oliver will be saved. It also concludes her character arc: she goes from being a cynical, unrepentant criminal to a heroic, Christ figure redeemed by love.

Thematically, Nancy's death relates to the book's ideas about the connection between class and character. Though living among the lowest rungs of society as a prostitute, Nancy still has a conscience and is capable of Christian sacrifice—something many doubted was possible for criminals during the Victorian period. It was believed that some people of the lower class were naturally inclined to criminality (see the constant statements of Oliver being "made for the rope" by the workhouse authorities).

Nancy is one of the bravest, noblest characters in the novel, and by having her risk her life to save another person, Dickens is making a statement about human nature and class.