Oliver Fagin Character Analysis

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Consequently, his journey is met with numerous hardships; Oliver struggles to find food and a place to live, but luckily he comes across a Jack Dawkins, a funny looking child dressed like an adult. Jack gives Oliver a place to stay and offers him an opportunity to stay with his fellow caretaker Fagin; Oliver is optimistic with this offer and join Fagin. Oliver is admitted to Fagin’s residence, but he is extremely sick for days and is nursed back to health by Fagin; by nursing Oliver back to health, Fagin establishes a relationship with him and oliver gives him his trust. This can be seen as a folly of Oliver’s generous heart and overall positive outlook; this is a clear indication that Oliver really did not see “evil” in the world and embodies

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