I need a poem about the theme in Oliver Twist. Please help!?
The primary theme in oliver twist is the battle between good and evil, but also themes could be, poverty good things come to those who wait etc. Which theme does the poem need to be about ?? Sorry i forgot to ask aswell does the poem need to include oliver twist or just a poem with the same theme as the oliver twist story?? E.g does it have to be about oliver twist or just follow the same theme but be about something completely different ?. Thank u x In a garden of weeds, all weeping and grey stood a small english rose, as clear as the day but before I was sure of the wonder I'd seen It was taken and hidden in the dull sea of green The sun in the sky, sharing warmth through its rays was disguised by the clouds, and the chill of the rain and the rainbow that followed was hidden by storm as the frost and the ice, they took over the warm The budding musician, he was lost in the clan The riot that shouted, had blocked out this man The dear little cherub sending blessings from heaven was unseen by the people and outnumbered by devils The laughter of children was silenced by tears And their hopes and their dreams, diminished by fears The dream of the soldiers was lost during war as their peace turned to anger and they fought one and all The flame of the candle was extinguished and choked and freshness of air became thickened by smoke The innocence of angels was disfigured by hate As the thieves amongst townsmen would soon demonstrate Its the truth and the wisdom that allows us to see that beneath all this sorrow lies some purity Our world keeps on turning, and we search for our faith but amongst this disruption, love must hide its face. I don't know if this works i was sort of going for the theme of ' something good and pure being hidden by the bad stuff'
What was Oliver Twist;explain?
Oliver Twist is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens, published by Richard Bentley in 1838. The story is about an orphan Oliver Twist, who escapes from a workhouse and travels to London where he meets the Artful Dodger, leader of a gang of juvenile pickpockets. Oliver is led to the lair of their elderly criminal trainer Fagin, naively unaware of their unlawful activities. Oliver Twist is notable for Dickens' unromantic portrayal of criminals and their sordid lives. The book exposed the cruel treatment of many a waif-child in London, which increased international concern in what is sometimes known as "The Great London Waif Crisis": the large number of orphans in London in the Dickens era. The book's subtitle, The Parish Boy's Progress alludes to Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress and also to a pair of popular 18th-century caricature series by William Hogarth, "A Rake's Progress" and "A Harlot's Progress". An early example of the social novel, the book calls the public's attention to various contemporary evils, including the Poor Law, child labour and the recruitment of children as criminals. Dickens mocks the hypocrisies of his time by surrounding the novel's serious themes with sarcasm and dark humour. The novel may have been inspired by the story of Robert Blincoe, an orphan whose account of hardships as a child labourer in a cotton mill was widely read in the 1830s. It is likely that Dickens's own early youth as a child labourer contributed to the story's development. In Oliver Twist, Dickens mixes grim realism and merciless satire as a way to describe the effects of industrialism on 19th-century England and to criticise the harsh new Poor Laws. Oliver, an innocent child, is trapped in a world where his only options seem to be the workhouse, Fagin's gang, a prison, or an early grave. From this unpromising industrial/institutional setting, however, a fairy tale also emerges. In the midst of corruption and degradation, the essentially passive Oliver remains pure-hearted; he steers away from evil when those around him give in to it, and in proper fairy-tale fashion, he eventually receives his reward — leaving for a peaceful life in the country, surrounded by kind friends. On the way to this happy ending, Dickens explores the kind of life an orphan, outcast boy could expect to lead in 1830s London.
Which is the best novel for beginners to learn English?
My reply is based on personal experience.I met this person about ten years ago who wanted to write content professionally. He wanted to improve his English. One day, we had a debate about the essence of reading. My stand was that he needed to read more to improve his language, even read fiction. He, in fact, challenged me that he’d improve his English without reading novels or anything for that matter.So, the debate ended. One month later, this guy comes back to me and says, “Sorry, man! I thought about it a lot. I need to read. I will read. Please suggest me some books that I can start with.”I suppressed my chuckle and suggested him this book:Kane and Abel (Kane and Abel, #1)I know, I know. The book is a tome and no one would recommend this for a first-time reader. To top it, one who didn’t even know the language.Now, by that time, my friend had moved to another city. Two days after the recommendation he calls me and says, “Can books really be so fabulous?”For the whole three weeks that he spent reading Kane and Abel, he constantly chatted with me about it. We discussed the book at length, and I was amazed to see a non-reader getting so interested about a book.Later he read other Jeffrey Archer books including:Shall We Tell the President?Not a Penny More, Not a Penny LessI recommended The Godfather to him as well, but he could not get into that world.Today, he reads a book a month. I am really happy that I converted someone into reading, without suggesting him the obvious choices as Chetan Bhagat and Durjoy Datta, who will do absolutely nothing to improve your reading chops.
Just imagine a story with the characters Huckleberry Finn and Oliver Twist. What could you expect from it?
Humour followed by tragedy. Humour again , followed by tragedy. Oliver twist has hard times as usual, as he meets HuckleBerrys Pap . Widow Douglas is successful in 'sivilising' Oliver Twist . Huckleberry comes to the resuce , he rescues Oliver twist from Widow Douglas . Also Berry ( Let's call him that for now :D ) comes up with a plot to bully the old Jew and Mr.Sikes. Pap , Jew and Sikes get-together to kidnap these two boys..........--- In short , a lot of awesomeness,Just like any of the Huckleberry finns adventures . He saves a miserable boy from having a miserable life. :)
"Hey I just met you..... and this is crazy....." What song is replaying in your head like a broken record?
"Still Haven't Met You Yet"