# Charley Bates — Oliver Twist character guide

> Charley Bates in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Master Bates, Charley, young Bates, Mr. Charles Bates

**First appearance:** 0008-ix-containing-further-particulars-concerning-the-pleasant-old-gentleman-and-his-hopeful-pupils

## Who they are

A cheerful young pickpocket in Fagin's gang.

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