Background Knowledge of Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens wanted to show his readers the terrible conditions in the state ( ) of that time, where the poor and the sick were forced to live. (p.36, 4단락)

What did "NOT" Dickens concentrated on in his later novels? (p.38, 13단락)

• the evil side of human

• inhumane acts

• brutal reality

• gender equality

Which is a TRUE statement? (p.40-41, 24단락)

• The criminals in Dickens' novels were all fake and made-up.

• Dickens himself was born an orphan.

• Dickens's novel enlightens his readers about the real life in London.

• Dickens tries to make a better world with London's criminals.

What is TRUE about the background of Oliver Twist? (p.41, 25단락)

• The respectable were thoroughly protected from the criminals at this time.

• London was full of hope and enthusiasm at this time.

• London was a mostly lawless place at this time.

• Physical attacks were strictly forbidden and never happened at this time.

What do you know from the relationships among the characters in Oliver Twist? (p.41, 27단락)

• They're all related with Oliver in either good or bad ways.

• In the end, all the characters turn out to be good and merciful.

• The antagonists like Fagin and Bill Sikes regret for what they've done to Oliver.

• All characters are either all goodness, like Noah, or totally evil, like Maylie.

Who is "HE" in this sentence?

"HE" suffers beatings, arrest, illness and shooting and receives benefits of Nancy.

(p.41, 28단락)

• Mr. Brownlow

• Mr. Bumble

• The Artful Dodger

• Oliver Twist

What line(대사) is most famous in Oliver Twist, which has been repeated on the stage?

(p.36, 1단락)

Answer explanation

Oliver asks "THIS" to the master in workhouse, which is regarded unacceptable.