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Oliver Twist was confined to a dark and secluded room for asking for more food.
Oliver Twist was confined to a dark and secluded room for asking for more food.
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What did Oliver do to cope with the darkness while in solitary confinement?
What did Oliver do to cope with the darkness while in solitary confinement?
He spread his little hands before his eyes and crouched in the corner trying to sleep.
What was the attitude of the board towards pocket handkerchiefs?
What was the attitude of the board towards pocket handkerchiefs?
Who prevented Oliver from catching cold during his ablutions?
Who prevented Oliver from catching cold during his ablutions?
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What was included in the boys' prayer for Oliver Twist?
What was included in the boys' prayer for Oliver Twist?
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Oliver cried bitterly all day and spread his little hands before his eyes to shut out the ______.
Oliver cried bitterly all day and spread his little hands before his eyes to shut out the ______.
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What kind of sensation did Oliver feel during his ablutions?
What kind of sensation did Oliver feel during his ablutions?
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Study Notes
Oliver's Punishment
- Oliver is confined to a dark room for a week after asking for more food.
- The board, responsible for the workhouse, sees this as a serious offense.
Lack of Essentials
- Oliver is denied a handkerchief because the board considers it a luxury.
- This lack of basic needs reflects the harsh conditions of the workhouse.
Oliver's Struggle
- Oliver is young and alone, making his situation even more difficult.
- During this time, he only cries, tries to sleep, and finds comfort in the cold wall.
'The System' and Its Practices
- The workhouse claims to provide exercise, social interaction, and religious guidance for its residents.
- However, these are presented as punitive measures: Oliver is forced to wash in a cold yard, flogged in public, and subjected to a prayer that singles him out as evil and under the devil's influence.
Supplication and Condemnation
- The boys' prayer includes a specific condemnation of Oliver.
- The board uses their prayer to reinforce their negative view of Oliver and his character.
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Explore the harsh realities faced by Oliver in the workhouse from the classic novel 'Oliver Twist'. This quiz delves into Oliver's punishment, the lack of essentials, and the oppressive system he endures. Test your understanding of the themes of struggle and condemnation within the narrative.
