The Character of Fagin in Oliver Twist
Fagin is the ringleader of a small group of thieves and pickpockets, and is introduced in the novel when the Artful Dodger aids Oliver, when he escapes to the city, and introduces him to Fagin. …show more content…
This shows that he does not trust anyone, and if Noah saw Fagin like this, then Noah may lose respect for Fagin, as he would see that Fagin is not as calm and collected as Noah once thought..
Another technique that Dickens uses to present Fagin's character is by the use of dialogue. Fagin makes sure that he ingratiates himself with other characters that he, potentially, needs. He comes across as a very amicable and polite gentleman. For example, when he first meets Oliver, he immediately greets him with a small curtsy, and shook his hand. When Fagin talks to other characters, his particularly identifiable mannerism is when he refers to other people as "my dear".
I think Dickens gave Fagin this sophisticated persona, to add to the menace and criminality of his character. It is ironic how a man depicted as a creature of hell or the devil from his first description, is given a personality of an upper class gentleman.
This menace is displayed very effectively in chapter 35, when …show more content…
For example, in chapter 8, when his pickpockets had come back with their trophies, Fagin was "glancing slyly at Oliver", before he conversed with the others.
However, when Oliver was arrested and taken in by Mr. Brownlow, Fagin became very concerned, as he did not trust Oliver because he could reveal everything about the band of thieves.
This shows that Fagin's character is capable of almost indoctrinating people, manipulating them to believe his field of work is acceptable. It also shows that he is very paranoid, which is also shown in chapter 16 when he leaves his den, and also these thoughts are shown in chapter 35, when he is pondering all of his thoughts.
The opinions other characters hold of Fagin are usually very different. Oliver himself first thought of Fagin as almost a fatherly figure. However, once he escaped and realised how iniquitous Fagin and his comrades were, the fact that Fagin was an indecent criminal became clear. Nancy soon holds the same opinion as Oliver later in the story, and betrays
Fagin is the ringleader of a small group of thieves and pickpockets, and is introduced in the novel when the Artful Dodger aids Oliver, when he escapes to the city, and introduces him to Fagin. …show more content…
This shows that he does not trust anyone, and if Noah saw Fagin like this, then Noah may lose respect for Fagin, as he would see that Fagin is not as calm and collected as Noah once thought..
Another technique that Dickens uses to present Fagin's character is by the use of dialogue. Fagin makes sure that he ingratiates himself with other characters that he, potentially, needs. He comes across as a very amicable and polite gentleman. For example, when he first meets Oliver, he immediately greets him with a small curtsy, and shook his hand. When Fagin talks to other characters, his particularly identifiable mannerism is when he refers to other people as "my dear".
I think Dickens gave Fagin this sophisticated persona, to add to the menace and criminality of his character. It is ironic how a man depicted as a creature of hell or the devil from his first description, is given a personality of an upper class gentleman.
This menace is displayed very effectively in chapter 35, when …show more content…
For example, in chapter 8, when his pickpockets had come back with their trophies, Fagin was "glancing slyly at Oliver", before he conversed with the others.
However, when Oliver was arrested and taken in by Mr. Brownlow, Fagin became very concerned, as he did not trust Oliver because he could reveal everything about the band of thieves.
This shows that Fagin's character is capable of almost indoctrinating people, manipulating them to believe his field of work is acceptable. It also shows that he is very paranoid, which is also shown in chapter 16 when he leaves his den, and also these thoughts are shown in chapter 35, when he is pondering all of his thoughts.
The opinions other characters hold of Fagin are usually very different. Oliver himself first thought of Fagin as almost a fatherly figure. However, once he escaped and realised how iniquitous Fagin and his comrades were, the fact that Fagin was an indecent criminal became clear. Nancy soon holds the same opinion as Oliver later in the story, and betrays