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Portrait of Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

A young orphan navigating poverty and crime to find his true identity.

From "Oliver Twist" by Dickens, Charles

Core Belief

"Goodness and kindness exist even in the darkest of circumstances, and that one's inherent nature will prevail despite hardship."

Worldview

Oliver initially views the world as a place of hardship and cruelty, but through his experiences with Mr. Brownlow and Rose, he comes to believe in the possibility of compassion and redemption.

Personality

Oliver is inherently innocent, gentle, and passive. He possesses a strong moral compass, a deep capacity for gratitude, and is easily influenced by those who show him kindness. He yearns for love and stability, enduring hardship with remarkable resilience.

In Their Own Words

"“Please, sir, I want some more.”"
"“I am a very little boy, sir; and it is so—so—”"
"“She’s dead, replied Oliver; don’t you say anything about her to me!”"

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