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Oliver Twist Analysis Worksheet

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Oliver Twist Analysis Worksheet

Victorian London street scene illustration

📚 Part 1: Victorian Context & Character Analysis

Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer or complete the response. Take your time!

1. Which of these best describes Victorian attitudes towards poverty in Oliver Twist?

Poor people were seen as deserving help and sympathy

Poverty was often blamed on the poor themselves

The government provided excellent support for the poor

Rich and poor were treated equally in society

2. What does Oliver's famous request "Please, sir, I want some more" reveal about his character?

He is greedy and demanding

He is brave despite being vulnerable

He doesn't understand the rules

He wants to cause trouble

3. Complete this sentence about Dickens' writing purpose:

Dickens wrote Oliver Twist to _____________ the harsh treatment of the poor and to _____________ social reform.

4. List TWO ways that Fagin manipulates the children in his gang:

🕐 Break Time: Take 2-3 minutes to stretch and refocus before continuing

✏️ Part 2: Language & Literary Techniques

Instructions: Focus on how Dickens uses language to create effects. Use evidence from the text where possible.

5. Which literary techniques does Dickens use to make readers sympathise with Oliver? (Select all that apply)

Describing Oliver as small and innocent

Showing other characters being cruel to him

Making Oliver speak politely despite his treatment

Giving Oliver superhuman strength

6. Find an example of how Dickens describes the workhouse. What atmosphere does this create?
7. How does Dickens present the contrast between rich and poor in Victorian London?

🕐 Break Time: Take 2-3 minutes to review your answers so far

🎭 Part 3: Critical Thinking & Personal Response

Instructions: Think deeply about the themes and messages in Oliver Twist. There are no single "right" answers here.

8. Do you think Oliver Twist is still relevant today? Explain your reasoning:
9. If you could ask Charles Dickens one question about why he wrote Oliver Twist, what would it be?
10. Which character (apart from Oliver) do you find most interesting and why?

Well done! You have completed your analysis of Oliver Twist. Take a moment to review your answers and add any final thoughts.

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