Characters

The Adventures of Oliver Twist

Published 1837

Scene: London and Neighboring Towns

Time: 1825 to 1837

Oliver Twist A foundling

Mr. Bumble The master of the poorhouse

Mrs. Bumble The mistress of the poorhouse

Monks Oliver's half-brother and his enemy

Mr. Brownlow Oliver's benefactor

Mrs. Maylie Oliver's benefactress

Miss Rose Mrs. Maylie's adopted niece

In reality Oliver's aunt

Fagin A Jew

Leader of a gang of thieves in London

Bill Sikes A burglar

Nancy Sikes's partner in crime

"The Artful Dodger" A youthful pickpocket