Feel the Sympathy: Understanding Oliver Twist

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Feel the Sympathy: Understanding Oliver Twist

Learning objective

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand why we should feel sympathy for Oliver Twist through textual evidence.

What do you already know about Oliver Twist's experiences?

Introduction to Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist, an orphan, faces numerous hardships in Victorian London. His journey highlights social issues and evokes sympathy.

Oliver's Early Life

Oliver is born in a workhouse and raised under harsh conditions. Quote: 'Please, sir, I want some more.'

Abuse and Neglect

Oliver faces abuse from Mr. Bumble and at the Sowerberrys. Quote: 'The system was in full operation.'

Life in London

In London, Oliver meets Fagin and the Artful Dodger. Quote: 'He was afraid to speak.'

The Kindness of Strangers

Oliver's encounters with kind characters, like Mr. Brownlow, offer moments of hope. Quote: 'The old gentleman was a very respectable-looking personage.'

Reflecting on Social Issues

Dickens highlights poverty, child labor, and injustice. Quote: 'There is a passion for hunting something deeply implanted in the human breast.'

Conclusion and Reflection

Reflect on why Oliver's story evokes sympathy. How does it influence our view of social responsibility?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.