The fate of Oliver Twist

“Fall seven times and stand up eight”

(Japanese Proverb)

Each person has his own destiny. Some people live their lives happily, others are not so lucky. I want to share with you the heartbreaking story of one boy. The story was written by Charles Dickens. The author knew firsthand how to live in poverty, hunger and debt. So let's get acquainted with the fate of the poor boy.

The boy's name was Oliver Twist. He was an orphan from a workhouse. His mother died immediately after giving birth. From birth, Oliver learned what it means to be unnecessary. No one loved him, appreciated him, he was a hungry sick child. Employees of the workhouse were sure that Oliver would be hanged, the undertaker's family hated him. His new company, led by old Jew Fagin were “slowly instilling into his soul the poison which they hoped would blacken it, and change its hue for ever”. For the first 9 years of Oliver's life, he did not meet any kind soul. On the way to London, only two people helped the poor orphan, but soon Oliver’s life changed a lot.

Oliver met wonderful people on his way. Among them were Nancy, Mr. Brownlow, Rose Maylie, Mrs. Maylie, Dr. Losberne and others. During the story, the mystery of the fate of Oliver Twist was revealed. It turned out he was the illegitimate son of a wealthy man and woman. The man died and wrote a will, in which he transferred everything to his child from his new love (Oliver's mother), but if the son grows up as an unworthy person, the inheritance will pass to the first son from his wife. Monks (Oliver's half-brother) burned the will and decided to defame the life of his brother. But Oliver from birth was a worthy, honest, fair child. He did not accept evil, theft, deception. His dear friends helped him cope with sorrows and punished evil.

Oliver’s fate touches to the core and shows us how important it is to be faithful to our principles and never give up. The story of Oliver Twist reveals the cruel atmosphere of England of the 19th century.