Chapter6-10
Chapter 6: Oliver's Escape from the Undertaker's
Oliver flees the undertaker's shop in the dead of night, running blindly through the countryside. Exhausted, hungry, and with no clear destination, he walks for miles until he reaches London. The bustling metropolis, full of noise and crowds, both intimidates and gives him a glimmer of hope. He has no idea what awaits him in this vast, unfamiliar place but is determined to leave his past miseries behind.
Chapter 7: Oliver's Reception by the Dodger and His Friends
In London, Oliver soon meets the Artful Dodger, a street-smart urchin with a cheeky grin. The Dodger, seeing Oliver's ragged state and naivety, takes him under his wing. He leads Oliver to a dilapidated old house, where Oliver is introduced to Fagin, an old man with a shrewd and somewhat sinister air. Fagin is the ringleader of a gang of young pickpockets, and he welcomes Oliver, offering him food and a place to sleep.
Chapter 8: Oliver's First Morning in London
Oliver wakes up the next morning in the den of thieves. He's initially charmed by the Dodger's friendly banter and the seeming camaraderie among the boys. However, he quickly realizes the true nature of the place when he sees the boys sorting through piles of stolen handkerchiefs. Fagin starts teaching Oliver how to pick pockets, using games and mock demonstrations to train him, though Oliver doesn't fully grasp the immoral implications yet.
Chapter 9: Oliver's First Errand and Its Consequences
Fagin sends Oliver out on his first real errand with the Dodger and another boy named Charley Bates. They head to a busy street, and the Dodger and Charley quickly steal a handkerchief from an old gentleman. In the chaos, Oliver is wrongly accused of the theft. The old gentleman, Mr. Brownlow, is a kind-hearted man. He doesn't believe Oliver is truly guilty but is still taken aback by the commotion. Oliver is so shocked and confused that he faints on the spot.
Chapter 10: Oliver's Situation at Mr. Brownlow's House
Mr. Brownlow takes the unconscious Oliver to his home. There, Oliver is nursed back to health. He's treated with kindness and given clean clothes, a warm bed, and plenty of food. Oliver starts to trust Mr. Brownlow, and in this new, comfortable environment, he begins to open up about his past, sharing the harsh tales of his life in the workhouse, the undertaker's shop, and his brief stint with Fagin's gang. This marks a turning point in Oliver's journey, as he experiences true care for the first time in a long while.
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