Directions: Please read Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, Chapters XI - XV. Please compose a comprehensive blog using the questions below as a guide in your reflections. Your blog response must include your personal insights, as well as 3-4 direct quotations from the text to back-up your responses. Remember to engage with one another.
What is the most important piece of information that we learn in Chapter 12? 13? 14?
In Chapter 15, what happened that:
(a) surprised Mr Brownlow?
(b) surprised Mr Grimwig?
(c) pleased Mr Brownlow?
(d) shocked Rose?
(e) interested Mr. Brownlow?
Suhani Karki
ReplyDeleteIn Chapter 12 the most important piece of information that we learn is that a portrait could be Oliver’s mother. Oliver notices a portrait hanging in the room opposite his chair, and asks the old lady who was taking care of him about it. The old lady doesn’t seem to know anything about the portrait. Oliver though, clearly feels some kind of deep connection to the portrait: "it makes my heart beat...as if it was alive, and wanted to speak to me, but couldn’t". Mr. Brownlow also noticed that the portrait above his head looked a lot like Oliver. Oliver was scared of Mr. Brownlow’s excitement, so he faints, and the chapter ends.
In Chapter 13 the most important piece of information is that everyone is afraid that Oliver will spill something. Meanwhile, despite great verbal and physical abuse from Sikes, a shaggy and scarred-up white dog slinks into the room after him. Fagin doesn’t much care for Sikes, saying that he’s a: "covetous, avaricious, in-sa-ti-a-ble old fence”. Later Nancy puts on a respectable-looking outfit, and goes to the police station to ask about her "poor little brother."
In Chapter 14 the most important piece of information is that Mr. Grimwig bets that Oliver won’t come back with the books, but instead will make off with the books and the money and go back to the thieves, and Mr. Brownlow insists that he’ll be back within twenty minutes. So they set the watch on the table and watch the minutes tick by, but Oliver doesn’t come back. Mr. Brownlow says: "You shall read them if you behave well," said the old gentleman kindly; "and you will like that, better than looking at the outsides,– that is, in some cases, because there are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts."
In Chapter 15 something that surprise Me. Brownlow and Mr. Grimwig is that: Nancy and Sikes drag Oliver back into the bad neighborhood they’d just come from, Mr. Brownlow, and Mr. Grimwig are back at the house in Pentonville wondering what’s become of him. Something that pleases Me. Brownlow is that Oliver had been walking to the book-stall with Brownlow's books. Something that shocked Rose is that Oliver gets sick. Something that interested Mr. Brownlow is him wondering why Oliver hadn’t come back from the bookstore.
Personally I think that the most important thing in chapter 13 was that Nancy lied to the police but I can see why you would say that it is about the people worrying about Oliver telling their secrets.
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Oh yeah! I didn't think about that Jacob...Nice insight!
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Celia Hoffman
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 12, we learn that the portrait of the mysterious women hanging in Mr. Brownlow’s is Oliver’s mother. As Oliver looks at the poster, he is very curious about it and asks Mrs. Bedwin women who it is. Mrs. Bedwin does not know much about the poster or who is in it. Oliver feels a strong connection with the poster, "it makes my heart beat...as if it was alive and wanted to speak to me, but couldn’t.” As Mr. Brownlow looks at Oliver later on in the chapter, he notices a resemblance between Oliver and puts two and two together. The women in the poster could be Mr. Brownlow’s daughter, which would mean Oliver and Mr. Brownlow are related.
In chapter 13, we meet Sikes. As Fagin is fighting with Dodger, Sikes enters. Fagin says that Sikes is a “covetous, avaricious, in-sa-ti-a-ble old fence,” and doesn’t care for him. Fagin is afraid that Oliver will say something about the pickpocketing and decide to find him. They make Nancy go to the police station and she returns with the information that he is staying with Mr. Brownlow.
In chapter 14, Oliver is curious about the books Mr. Brownlow has in his study. Mr. Brownlow sends Oliver out on an errand, with a stack of books to return, and a five-pound note and instructions to bring back the change. He tells Oliver "You shall read them if you behave well, and you will like that, better than looking at the outsides,– that is, in some cases, because there are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts." Mr. Grimwig, a servant, doesn’t trust Oliver to come back, and surprisingly, Oliver does not come back.
In chapter 15, Mr, Brownlow and Mr. Grimwig are surprised that Oliver has not come home yet because he was kidnapped my Nancy and Sikes. Mr. Brownlow is pleased that Oliver had been walking to the book-stall with Brownlow's books. Rose is shocked that Oliver gets sick, and Mr. Brownlow is still wondering what happened to Oliver, that made him not come back to the book store.
hanna saad
ReplyDeletein chapter 12 the most important information is that Mr. Brownlow realized that the painting looks like Olivers mother. Also Oliver feels the painting is watching him and trying to say something, but Mrs. Bedwen thinks it might make him sick or make him worry.
in Chapter 13 Mr Fagin skies nancy find out he is living with Mr Brownlow for the time being.
chapter 14 oliver was running an errand for mr brownlow so he can read his books.
chapter 15 mr Brownlow and mr Grimwig wonder why oliver hasn't come back.
Yasmiin Ali
ReplyDeleteIn Chapter 12, the most important piece of information that we learn is the portrait of Oliver's mother. When Oliver is sitting down eating he sees a portrait of a woman that looks really familiar to him. He asked the old lady that was taking care of him about the portrait and she didn't seem to know much about it. Later, Mr. Brownlow comes in the room and sees the portrait and Oliver and realizes they have the same facial features. “As he spoke, he pointed hastily to the picture over Oliver's head, and then to the boy's face. There was its living copy. The eyes, the head, the mouth; every feature was the same.” We as the readers think that Mr. Brownlow is Oliver's Grandfather which means that his mother might not have been always poor.
In Chapter 13, the most important piece of information is that Spikes and the rest of the gang are afraid that Oliver will spill something. Mr. Fagin tells Nancy to figure out a way to get him back to them but then later figures out that Oliver is staying with Mr. Brownlow. Nancy, then, try's to act like she lost her younger brother so she could find him easily. “ 'I haven't got him, my dear,' said the old man/ 'Where is he?' screamed Nancy, in a distracted manner./'Why, the gentleman's got him,' replied the officer.”
In Chapter 14, the most important piece of information is that Mr. Grimwig bets that Oliver won’t come back with the books, and instead he will take the books and the money back to the thieves. Mr. Brownlow accepts the bet just so he can prove Mr. Grimwig wrong and see if he can trust Oliver. “It grew so dark, that the figures on the dial-plate were scarcely discernible; but there the two old gentlemen continued to sit, in silence, with the watch between them.”
In Chapter 15, Mr. Brownlow and Mr. Grimwig were surprised that Oliver hasn't come home yet. Mr. Brownlow is pleased that Oliver was walking to the book-stall with Brownlow's books in his favor. Rose is shocked that Oliver gets sick, and Mr. Brownlow is still wondering what happened to Oliver, that made him not come back to the book store. Which we know as readers that he was kidnapped by Nancy and Spikes.
Dylan Brenner
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 12 the most important piece of information is the painting that is hung up in Oliver’s room. He asked an old lady, who was taking care of him about that painting and she was quiet she didn’t know a lot about it. We can see that Oliver obviously feels a connection or is connected to that painting. Mr. Brownlow realizes that the painting looks like Oliver a little.
In chapter 13 the most important piece of information is that we meet sikes and himself and the rest of the gang think that Oliver may say something about the pick pocketing and that would certainly not end well. Fagin explains that sikes doesn’t care much for others mostly just himself.
In chapter 14 the most important piece of information is that Oliver is curious and wonders what books Mr. Brownlow has so he has Oliver run an errand for him, he does this because he doesn’t think Oliver will come back with the books he thinks he’ll take them and give them to the thiefs.
In chapter 15 the most important piece of information is that Mr. Brownlow and Mr. Grimwig are surprised that Oliver has not come back yet, this is because he was kidnapped by Nancy and Sikes and brought back so he could not have a chance to return the stack of books and the money he got.
Griffin L
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 12 we see the painting of Oliver's mother in Mr.Brownlow's home. He wonders what the painting is as he starts to feel a connection. "it makes my heart beat...as if it was alive, and wanted to speak to me, but couldn’t"
In chapter 13 He gets verbally abused then is greeted by dog which Fagin is not a massive fan of. "covetous, avaricious, in-sa-ti-a-ble old fence”.
In chapter 14 Oliver delivered the books to mr brownlow. “It grew so dark, that the figures on the dial-plate were scarcely discernible; but there the two old gentlemen continued to sit, in silence, with the watch between them.”
Chapter 15
a)That he hadn't arrived home
b)That he hadn't arrived home
c)That Oliver gets Sick
d)What made him come back
Dowol Lee
ReplyDeleteThe Most important information we learned in Chapter 12 was the painting of the woman that resembled Oliver a little. “Perhaps she does see me,' whispered Oliver, folding his hands together; 'perhaps she has sat by me. I almost feel as if she had.” My theory is that the picture is his mother. Oliver feels as though his mother is by him because of Mrs. Bedwin kindness and motherly feel.
In Chapter 13, Dodger and Charley come back without Oliver. Fagin erupts with rage and they try to find Oliver. ”Mr. Fagin looked so very much in earnest, that Charley Bates, who deemed it prudent in all cases to be on the safe side, and who conceived it by no means improbable that it might be his turn to be throttled second, dropped upon his knees, and raised a loud, well-sustained, and continuous roar—something between a mad bull and a speaking trumpet”. In this passage, you can feel Fagin’s outrage and anger. After, there solution to find Oliver was for Nancy to pretend to be Oliver’s sister and try to find out what happened to him from the Police Station. I think Oliver is better off in his position with Mr. Brownlow, there are better conditions and there is a caring person like Mrs. Bedwin.
In Chapter 14, Mr. Grimwig does not trust Oliver because he feels like he is a “boy of bad habits”. So for Oliver to gain their trust he goes out on an errand but he does not return.
In Chapter 15, Mr. Brownlow and Mr. Grimwig were surprised that Oliver hasn't come home yet. Mr. Brownlow is pleased that Oliver brought his books. Rose is shocked that Oliver gets sick and finally, Mr. Brownlow is still wondering what happened to Oliver that made him not come back to the book store.
Jacob Moore
ReplyDeleteI would say that the most important piece of information in chapter 12 would have to be that there is a change that the lady in the portrait is oliver's mother. In the chapter oliver felt some sort of connection to the lady in the portrait and later Mr.Brownlow notices that oliver looks extremely similar to the portrait.“As he spoke, he pointed hastily to the picture over Oliver's head, and then to the boy's face. There was its living copy. The eyes, the head, the mouth; every feature was the same. The expression was, for the instant, so precisely alike, that the minutest line seemed copied with startling accuracy!”.
The most important piece of information in chapter 13 is that Nancey lied to the police telling them that oliver is her younger brother who ran away. I think this is important because it might bring up more complications later in the story.This quote shows how the people think that she is oliver's sister “In reply to this incoherent questioning, the old man informed the deeply affected sister that Oliver had been taken ill in the office,”.
In chapter 14 the most important piece of information is that Mr.Grimwig thinks that oliver is going to steal the books when he goes out on the errand while Mr.Bromlow disagrees “'No,' he said, smiting the table with his fist, 'I do not. The boy has a new suit of clothes on his back, a set of valuable books under his arm, and a five-pound note in his pocket. He'll join his old friends the thieves, and laugh at you. If ever that boy returns to this house, sir, I'll eat my head.'’
This is important because while oliver is running the errand he gets captured by Nancey which makes the men believe that oliver stole the books and money.
In chapter 15 what happens is that Mr.Brownlow and Mr.Grimwig are both surprised to see that Oliver has not returned from the errand. What pleased Mr.Bromlow is that Oliver was in fact walking to the book stall with his books. What had shocked rose is that Oliver was Ill and What interested Mr.Brownlow was why Oliver did not come back.
i agree Jacob
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Michael DiCenzo
ReplyDeleteI think that the most important thing from chapter 12 was that Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver home and he drops in to see how Oliver is feeling. Oliver thanks him.
I think that the most important thing from chapter 13 was that the thieves go back to Fagin and Fagin screams at them because Oliver got busted the first time he went out. The tell nacey to go out to the police station to see if Oliver is there. Nacey dresses in nice clothes and she pretend to be Olivers sister. She learns that the man from whom the handkerchief was stolen took Oliver went home with him because he was sick.
I think that the most important thing in chapter 14
When Oliver next enters the housekeeper’s room, he notices that the portrait of the lady whom he resembles is gone. Mrs. Bedwin says that Brownlow removed it because it seemed to worry Oliver.
In chapter 15 what happens is that Mr.Brownlow and Mr.Grimwig are both surprised to see that Oliver hasnt returned from the errands. What pleased Mr.Bromlow is that Oliver was walking to the book stall with his books. What had shocked rose is that Oliver was sick and What interested Mr.Brownlow was why Oliver did not come back.
Sean Curtis-
ReplyDelete-The most important thing from chapter 12 was that Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver home and he drops in to see how Oliver is feeling and Oliver thanks him for all he's done
-The most important piece of information in chapter 13 is that Nancy lied to the police telling them that oliver is her younger brother who ran away. I think this is important because it might bring up more complications later in the story.This quote shows how the people think that she is oliver's sister “In reply to this incoherent questioning, the old man informed the deeply affected sister that Oliver had been taken ill in the office,”.
-In chapter 14 Oliver delivered the books to mr brownlow. “It grew so dark, that the figures on the dial-plate were scarcely discernible; but there the two old gentlemen continued to sit, in silence, with the watch between them.”
-In chapter 15 the most important piece of information is that Mr. Grimwig and Mr. Brownlow are surprised that Oliver has not come back yet, this is because he was kidnapped by Nancy and Sikes and brought back.
Robbie Mahlebjian
ReplyDeleteChapter 12: In chapter twelve Oliver comes down with a fever with Mr. Brown low taking care of him what really is important in this scene is the fact that Brown low doesn't treat him bad like other people. He thinks Oliver is going to grow up to be a bad person. This is proven when he lets him read books "You shall read them if you behave well," This kind of gives Oliver some sort of hope for the world.
Chapter 13: In chapter 13 the pick pocketing gang planned to get as much information about Oliver so they can get him back even though they were the ones who sold him out. I feel like the most important information to extract from here is how bad the gang treats Oliver they only want him for a scapegoat and money.
Chapter 14: In chapter 14 Oliver sees that the picture of the woman resembling him is gone and Mr. Brown low wants him in his study. Mr. Brown low wanting to see the innocence or guiltiness of Oliver sends him off to deposit a check. Right before he sends him off Oliver asks if he is going to sends him away Brown low says 'you need not be afraid of my deserting you, unless you give me cause.' and that is what is important about this chapter the dedication Brown low has in Oliver.
Chapter 15: In Chapter 15 Oliver was going on a eron for Brown low when he came upon Nancy one of the gang members, he tried to call for help but Nancy said he was her brother then kidnapped Oliver. What surprised Mr. Brown low and Mr. Grim wig is that they think Oliver stole the money when he went off for errands. What pleased Mr. Brown low is the fact that Oliver wants to read books this is when Oliver is going to the book stall. What shocked Rose is Oliver at the end of chapter 15 is that Oliver gets really sick again. What interested Mr.Brownlow is why Oliver did not come back to the store thinking that Oliver took off with his money.
Evan Lin
ReplyDeleteIn Chapter 12, we find out that Mr. Brownlow may be Oliver's grandfather. When Mr. Brownlow enters the room and Oliver introduces himself to Mr. Brownlow, "the old gentleman looked somewhat sternly in Oliver's face...the old idea of the resemblance between his features and some familiar face came upon him so strongly that he could not withdraw his gaze". Mr. Brownlow is a very rich man, so maybe Oliver's mother wasn't poor at all.
In Chapter 13, Fagin, Nancy, and Sikes realize that Oliver may snitch on them, so they try to find Oliver. Nancy goes out and asks an officer, who tells her "why, the gentleman's got him". Now the gang knows where Oliver is, they try to get him back.
In Chapter 14, we are introduced to Mr. Grimwig. To get Mr. Grimwig to trust Oliver, Mr. Brownlow sends him on an errand. While Mr. Brownlow believes in Oliver, Mr. Grimwig asks Brownlow "you really expect him to come back, do you?...He'll join his old friends the thieves, and laugh at you".
In Chapter 15, Mr. Browlow and Mr. Grimwig are suprised because Oliver come back yet. Mr. Brownlow is pleased that Oliver was taking his books to the book-stall.
Nick Entner
ReplyDeleteSome important things that happened in 12 is that he saw a painting that had a connection with him. He was very surprised when he saw this in his room. In 13 the pic-pocket gang gets him back from prison so they can find more information about him. He was so surprised that this happened to him. He didn't know they cared that much. In 14 he sees that the picture that he was related to is gone and he has no idea what happened. In Chapter 15 Oliver was on his way when he randomly saw the Pic Pocket gang and was kidnapped. He was so surprised. HE just wanted to get away form them.
Olivia Dionisio
ReplyDeleteChapter 12- Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver home and he checks up on Oliver to see how he's feeling and Oliver thanks him for all he's done
Chapter 13- Fagin, Nancy, and Sikes become worried about Oliver in prison so they begin to try and get him out and bring him back "home"
Chapter 14- They introduce Mr. Grimwig. Oliver sees that the picture of the woman resembling him is now missing. We also see how Much Mr.Brown low cares for Oliver.
Chapter 15- Mr. Grimwig and Mr. Brownlow are surprised that Oliver has not come back yet, they become worried. We later find that Oliver is kidnapped by Nancy and Sikes.
Anthony Dimuzio
ReplyDeleteI think that the most important part in chapter 12 was when Mr. Brownlow takes oliver home and helps him because he is sick and he treats oliver like a normal person.
I think that the most important part in chapter 13 was when the thieves find out who took oliver because that might be foreshadowing that the thieves are going to go back for oliver so they can steal from Mr. Brownlow
I think that the most important part of chapter 14 is when oliver is near the painting and they notice that oliver resembles the person in the painting.
I think that the most important part of chapter 15 is when oliver has not returned back from doing his errand and that he comes back with books.
Jillian Boyer
ReplyDeleteIn all Chapter 12-14, the most important thing we learned was that the nice family that took an ill oliver in was in fact his real family, as there was a picture of his late mother in the main room.
Oliver was quite alarmed when Mr. Brownlow said he had something to tell him something. Oliver assumed that he was going to have to leave, so he started in a begging fit for his to be able to stay. Mr. Brownlow, who had no intention of having Oliver leave, was quite startled by Oliver’s reaction.
He saw that Brownlow still had oliver, which surprised and upset him because he was distrustful of oliver from the start
Mr. Brownlow, who has a love for books was pleased by Oliver’s inquiry in his collection of books and even more so when he said he would like to be a bookseller.
Once Oliver made it very clear that he had no intention of leaving, Mr. Brownlow decided to put his faith in Oliver, and was interested in his story and how he came to be where Mr. Brownlow found him.
Xingyun Pan
ReplyDeleteIn Chapter 12, the most important piece of information is the portrait in Mr. Brownlow. The woman in the portrait looks just like Oliver “he pointed hastily to the picture over Oliver's head, and then to the boy's face. There was its living copy.” Mr. Brownlow is surprised at how alike they look. Oliver also feels relate to the portrait. This is a Dramatic irony and as an audience, we know that the woman may be Oliver’s mother and who might relate to Mr. Brownlow.
In Chapter 13, the most important piece of information is at the last, Fagin said that they must find Oliver and stop him before he tells their secrets to his “new friends”.
In Chapter 14, the most important piece of information is Mr. Brownlow said that he had saved some kids before but they trick him and ran away. “ I have been deceived, before, in the objects whom I have endeavored to benefit” He also said that he trusts Oliver and he hopes he won’t lie to him. I think this is dramatic irony because Fagin just send Nancy to find him and he is going out to delivers the book.
In Chapter 15, Mr. Browlow and Mr. Grimwig were surprised because Oliver didn’t come back.
Shruthi Saravanan
ReplyDeletePersonally I think the most important thing that took place in chapter 12 was when Mr.Brownlow realize the clear similarity to Oliver and the woman who was drawn in the portrait right above him. “ the resemblance between his features and some familiar face came upon him so strongly that he could not withdraw his gaze”. This could later on come to the conclusion of her being Oliver’s mother when Mr. Brownlow realizes that they could be related.
In chapter 13 the two boys return back home with the news that Oliver has been caught because he was mistakenly accused of stealing when it really wasn’t him. When Fagin hears this he worries that maybe that little boy will expose all their secret of crime and stealing and bring trouble to them. Because of this worry him and Sikes sends off Nancy to go to the police station. This was to try to receive him and making her act like he is her lost brother who ran away from her family and put them in despair and sadness. “Oh my brother! My poor, dear, sweet, innocent little brother!”.
In chapter 14 we get to meet Mr. Grimwig and he is a person who shows no care and trust in Oliver like Mr. Brownlow. He thinks that Oliver too small, frail, and poor and shouldn’t be trusted due to him being a runaway. “He won’t come up to you to-morrow morning. I saw him hesitate. He is deceiving you, my good friend” Grimwig thinks he’s going to seem trustworthy but then steal something without Brownlows knowledge and run away with it.
In chapter 15 the issue that surprises both Brownlow and Grimwig was Oliver’s disappearance, they don’t know that he has been kidnapped while he was out doing the errand for Brownlow. The part that pleased Mr. Brownlow was when Oliver insisted that he would do the errand to bring some books elsewhere. The reason why Rose became shocked was because Oliver became sick. The thing that interested Brownlow was why Oliver wasn’t returned from his duty of bringing his books somewhere. Little does he know he was taken back to the place he managed to unintentionally escape from.