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OLIVER_TWIST PPTs a book review for class presentation
- 1. WELCOME THANKS FOR JOINING ABOOK REVIEW BY THE
- 2. OLIVER TWIST INTRO TOGROUP PAWAN SABA NAZ A.MUSAWIR A.MOIZ
- 3. INTRO TO NOVELETTE Oliver Twist is a famous novelette written by Charles Dickens, first published between 1837 and 1839. It is one of the earliest English novels to feature a child protagonist and offers a powerful social commentary on the harsh realities of life for the poor in Victorian England. The story follows Oliver, a young orphan boy who faces cruelty, poverty, and injustice but maintains his innocence and goodness throughout. Through vivid characters like Fagin, Bill Sikes, and Nancy, Dickens exposes the corruption of the workhouse system, child exploitation, and criminal underworld. The novel is not just a tale of hardship but also one of hope, identity, and the triumph of good over evil.
- 4. INTRO TO AUTHOR Hewas a famous English writer born in 1812 and is considered one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era. Dickens is known for his vivid characters, social criticism, and powerful storytelling. Oliver Twist, published in 1837–1839, was one of his early novels and highlighted the struggles of the poor and the injustices of society. AUTHOR
- 5. MAIN CHARACTERS Olivertwist : The orphaned protagonist of the novel. He is kind-hearted, Innocent and struggles to find a place where he belongs. Fagin : A criminal who trains homeless boys to pick pockets for him. He is cunning and manipulative. The Artful Dodger : Fagins gang clever pickpocketer. Bill Sikes : A brutal professional burglar Nancy : Bill sikes girlfriend and a member of Fagins gang Mr. Brownlow : A kind and wealthy gentleman.
- 6. SUMMARY Oliver Twist isthe story of a poor orphan boy born in a workhouse in England. After suffering abuse and neglect, he runs away to London, where he falls in with a gang of child criminals led by the sinister Fagin. Despite the dark and dangerous environment, Oliver remains innocent and kind-hearted. With the help of good people like Mr. Brownlow and Rose Maylie, the truth about his parentage is revealed, and he is eventually rescued from the criminals and adopted into a loving home.
- 7. THEME Loneliness of childhood Povertyand Social Injustice Crime and Punishment Indifference of social institutions Sustaining joy of family life
- 8. REFERENCE FROM THEOTHER BOOK 📖 1. Famous Quote: “To love or have loved, that is enough. Ask nothing further.” by Victor Hugo This quote reflects the power of love and compassion just like in Oliver kindness from characters like Mr. Brownlow helps Oliver rise above his hardships.
- 9. LIFE LEARNING LESSON 🌟Life Learning Lesson from Oliver Twist Oliver Twist teaches us that kindness, honesty, and inner goodness can survive even in the darkest and cruelest environments. Despite being born into poverty, facing abuse, and being surrounded by criminals, Oliver remains pure-hearted and hopeful. The novel reminds us that: •Our circumstances do not define our character. Even in a corrupt world, there are still good people, like Mr. Brownlow and Nancy, who choose compassion. Justice and truth will eventually triumph, even if the journey is painful. 💡 Lesson: “No matter how unfair life seems, staying true to your values and believing in goodness can lead to hope, justice, and a better future.”
- 10. CONCLUSION At the endof Oliver Twist, Oliver finally finds a safe and loving home with Mr. Brownlow after learning the truth about his family. The bad people, like Fagin, Sikes, and Monks, are punished for their wrongdoings. Nancy, who tried to help Oliver, dies, but is remembered for her kindness. The story ends happily for Oliver, showing that good can win over evil and that people should care for the poor and helpless.
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