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Charles Dickens, was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era and one of the most popular of all time. He created some of literatures most memorable characters. The greatest representative(代表) of English critical realism (批判现实主义), Dickens loved the style of 18th century gothic romance, although it had already become a target for parody.One character vividly drawn throughout his novels is London itself. All aspects of the capital are described over the course of his body of work. Dickenss novels works to expose social problems, such as almshouses, child labor, as well as gang absorption of young people involved in crime. This may also have the shadow of his experience. At the age of 12, his father got some trouble and went in prison, Dickens was sent to London ,a shoe polish field as an apprentice, working 10 hours a day. Perhaps because of this experience, makes Dickens more concerned about the living conditions of the working people who live in the lower rungs of society. Oliver was born in a workhouse and treated cruelly there. Unfortunately his mother dead the minute he was born. . The story closed happily and with justice for the cruel Monks who had hidden the truth of Oliver parentage out of malice. Oliver Twist- The main character of the story, Oliver is an affection-starved little boy who will not commit crimes. He was abused as a young child, and only wants to be loved. His adventures make him the best of friends and the worst of enemies. Fagin- The main antagonist in the story, “The Jew” takes Oliver under his wing and tries to make a pickpocket out of him. He is a powerful crime leader who has an affection for only money and will kill anyone who stands in his way. Nancy- A woman who works for Fagin and tries to help Oliver which eventually leads to her death. he is passionate, caring, and loves Sikes, who eventually kills her. Mr. Brownlow- A man who Oliver’s thief friends rob on the street. He takes Oliver in, and discovers his true