雾都孤儿olier_twist.pptVIP

Some of His Works The Pickwick Papers(1836)---《匹克威克外传》 Oliver Twist(1837-1839)---《雾都孤儿》 David Copperfield(1849-1850)---《大卫·科波菲尔》 A Tale of Two Cities(1859)---《双城记》 Great Expectations(1861)---《远大前程》 The author who himself was born in a poor family wrote this novel in his twenties with a view to reveal the ugly masks of those cruel criminals and to expose the horror and violence hidden underneath the narrow and dirty streets in London. Main Characters Oliver Twist- The main character of the story, Oliver is an affection-starved little boy who will not commit crimes. He was abused as a young child, and only wants to be loved. His adventures make him the best of friends and the worst of enemies. Fagin- The main antagonist in the story, “The Jew” takes Oliver under his wing and tries to make a pickpocket out of him. He is a powerful crime leader who has an affection for only money and will kill anyone who stands in his way. Nancy- A woman who works for Fagin and tries to help Oliver which eventually leads to her death. he is passionate, caring, and loves Sikes, who eventually kills her. Mr. Brownlow- A man who Oliver’s thief friends rob on the street. He takes Oliver in, and discovers his true parentage. Goodness could conquer every difficulty and kindness would conquer evil. Being kind and not giving up is the secret of surviving. significance The novel is a powerful exposure(暴露) of bourgeois(资产阶级) society. Oliver Twist is one of the best works of Dickens. It is said that the publication of Oliver Twist brought about some bettering of conditions in the English workhouses during the authors day. * Charles Dickens (1812 –1870), pen-name Boz, was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era and one of the most popular of all time. He created some of literatures most memorable characters. His novels and short stories have never gone out of print. A concern with what he saw as the pressing need for social reform is a theme that runs throughout his work.