In Chapter 4, Oliver becomes apprenticed to Mr. Sowerberry, the local undertaker. He is very frightened to leave the workhouse, and becomes even more so when he meets his new mistress and sees his new living arrangements. Mrs. Sowerberry has a complete disdain for children, claiming that they eat too much. She feeds Oliver the scraps she has out for the dog, and requires him to sleep among the coffins.
Here we are again struck by Oliver's strength and courage. He cries uncontrollably as Mr. Bumble is escorting.....
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