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Dickens, Charles
1812
1870
Boz
Dickens, Charles John Huffam
Cruikshank, George
1792
1878
Cruickshank, George
Oliver Twist, Vol. 2 (of 3)
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"Oliver Twist, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative continues to follow the life of the orphaned protagonist, Oliver Twist, as he navigates a dangerous underworld filled with thieves and rogues in Victorian London. Central characters include Oliver, the cunning Fagin, and the menacing Bill Sikes, indicating a story steeped in themes of crime, innocence, and survival. At the start of this volume, Oliver finds himself under Fagin's control and is led to believe he must meet Bill Sikes at his home. Fagin warns Oliver about Sikes's violent temperament as they prepare for the meeting, creating suspense about Oliver's fate. Despite his fears, Oliver reluctantly complies and is taken by Nancy, who expresses her concern for him, highlighting her internal conflict about the criminal world they inhabit. As tension builds, the scene transitions into Sikes's house, where he prepares Oliver for a criminal undertaking, emphasizing the precarious and dark choices faced by the characters in their struggle for survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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