# Oliver Twist — Character guide

> Key figures in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

- [Oliver Twist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/oliver_twist.md): An orphan boy who endures a harsh childhood and seeks a better life in London.
- [Fagin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/fagin.md): A cunning criminal who trains orphan boys as pickpockets in London.
- [Bill Sikes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/bill_sikes.md): A violent and ruthless burglar associated with Fagin's gang.
- [Nancy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/nancy.md): A young woman in Fagin's gang who shows compassion for Oliver.
- [Mr. Brownlow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mr_brownlow.md): A benevolent gentleman who befriends and later adopts Oliver.
- [Monks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/monks.md): A mysterious and sinister figure who conspires against Oliver.
- [Rose Maylie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/rose_maylie.md): A kind young woman who cares for Oliver after he is injured.
- [Mr. Bumble](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mr_bumble.md): The pompous and cruel parish beadle who oversees the workhouse.
- [Noah Claypole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/noah_claypole.md): A bullying and cowardly boy who later joins Fagin's gang.
- [Charley Bates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/charley_bates.md): A cheerful young pickpocket in Fagin's gang.
- [The Artful Dodger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/the_artful_dodger.md): A clever and streetwise pickpocket who introduces Oliver to Fagin.
- [Harry Maylie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/harry_maylie.md): Rose Maylie's suitor and a young gentleman of good character.
- [Mrs. Maylie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mrs_maylie.md): Harry's mother and a kind benefactor to Oliver.
- [Mr. Grimwig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mr_grimwig.md): A grumpy but loyal friend of Mr. Brownlow.
- [Toby Crackit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/toby_crackit.md): A flashy burglar and associate of Sikes.
- [Mr. Sowerberry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mr_sowerberry.md): An undertaker who takes Oliver as an apprentice.
- [Mrs. Sowerberry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mrs_sowerberry.md): The undertaker's wife who treats Oliver harshly.
- [Mrs. Corney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mrs_corney.md): The matron of the workhouse who later marries Mr. Bumble.
- [Mrs. Mann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mrs_mann.md): The neglectful superintendent of the baby farm where Oliver lived.
- [Mr. Losberne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mr_losberne.md): The local doctor who treats Oliver after the burglary.
- [Charlotte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/charlotte.md): The Sowerberrys' maidservant who later marries Noah Claypole.
- [Barney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/barney.md): A Jewish servant at Fagin's den who speaks with a lisp.
- [Mr. Gamfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mr_gamfield.md): A brutish chimney sweep who nearly takes Oliver as an apprentice.
- [Bet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/bet.md): A young woman in Fagin's gang, friend of Nancy.
- [Old Sally](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/old_sally.md): An old pauper nurse who attended Oliver's mother at his birth.
- [Dick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/dick.md): A sickly orphan boy and Oliver's friend at the workhouse.
- [Mr. Limbkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mr_limbkins.md): A member of the parish board who deals with Oliver.
- [Blathers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/blathers.md): A police officer who investigates the burglary at Mrs. Maylie's.
- [Duff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/duff.md): A police officer who investigates the burglary with Blathers.
- [Kags](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/kags.md): An old criminal acquaintance of Fagin's.
- [Jem Spyers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/jem_spyers.md): A police officer involved in the pursuit of Sikes.
- [Phil Barker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/phil_barker.md): A man who helps track Sikes after the murder.
- [Agnes Fleming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/agnes_fleming.md): Oliver's deceased mother, a tragic figure from the past.
- [Edward Leeford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/ned_leeford.md): Oliver's father, a deceased gentleman with a secret past.

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