Oliver Twist | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Artful Dodger. - This is the nickname for the character who is eventually caught for pickpocketing. This character swaggers and brags, and is disrespectful to everyone in court.

Barney. - This character waits tables at the pub where the thieves hang out. This character has a nasal condition, so everything that is said by this person sounds as though he/she has a cold.

Charley Bates. - This character is a member of a gang, and is most notable for the habit of laughing all the time, even when it's inappropriate.

Mrs. Bedwin. -...
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