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Oliver Twist - Characters Part One Oliver Twist - Characters Part one Oliver Twist Oliver’s mother Mr Bumble Mr Sowerberry Mrs Sowerberry Dodger Charley Bates Fagin Bill Sikes Nancy Bet Mr Brownlow Mrs Bedwin Toby Crackit Mr Brittles & Mr Giles Rosie and Mrs Maylie Dr Losberne Monks 1. Above you see the names of the characters in Oliver Twist. The bold names are the ​ ​ more important characters. Use the scissors provided by your teacher to cut the grid above into small notes. 2. Start by organizing the notes to show the different relationships between the characters. Use a large paper and place the names so you get a view over them. You can draw lines, add comments etc. on the paper. When you are sure how to structure things, glue the notes to the paper. 3. Put your poster on the wall, compare it to the posters of the other groups. Have you seen the same structures? Oliver Twist - Characters Part two Oliver Twist Oliver’s mother Mr Bumble Mr Sowerberry Mrs Sowerberry Dodger Charley Bates Fagin Bill Sikes Nancy Bet Mr Brownlow Mrs Bedwin Toby Crackit Mr Brittles & Mr Giles Rosie and Mrs Maylie Dr Losberne Monks 1. Above you see the names of the characters in Oliver Twist. The bold names are the ​ ​ more important characters. Use the scissors provided by your teacher to cut the grid above into small notes. 2. On a large paper, draw a horizontal line between the short sides. To the left you write GOOD in capital letters, to the right you write EVIL. 3. Start with the names in bold and place them along the line. Who goes where? Discuss within the group. When you have decided on your structure, glue the notes to your paper. 4. If you have time, add more of the characters. 5. Put your poster on the wall, compare it to the posters of the other groups. Have you seen the same structures? Oliver Twist - evolution of happiness Oliver’s birth Oliver’s mother’s leaving the workhouse death living and working walking to London Dodger bringing with Mr and Mrs Oliver to Fagin’s place Sowerberry being chased by the staying with Mr being returned to police Brownlow for the first Fagin time being forced to staying at the Maylies, living in the commit burglary with being ill countryside with Bill Sikes and Toby Rosie and Mrs Maylie Crackit returning to London meeting Mr Brownlow Fagin, Bill Sikes and with Rosie and Mrs again Monks wanting to hurt Maylie Oliver being safe in the countryside with Mr Brownlow and Mrs Bedwin 1. Above you see events from the story. Use the scissors provided by your teacher to cut the grid above into small notes. 2. Mix the notes up and try to place them in a timeline to retell the story. 3. Use a large paper and put the notes in the correct order on a horizontal line along the top of the paper. 4. Below the notes, draw a graph of the happiness of Oliver throughout the story. Discuss within the group when Oliver is more or less happy and why. Note! There are no absolute answers in this case, it’s a case of discussing. You can find words and phrases to help you in Quizlet. ​ ​ As long as he needs me As long as he needs me Oh, yes, he does need me In spite of what you see I'm sure that he needs me Who else would love him still When they've been used so ill He knows I always will As long as he needs me I miss him so much when he is gone But when he's near me I don't let on The way I feel inside The love I have to hide The Hell! I've got my pride As long as he needs me He doesn't say the things he should He acts the way he thinks he should But, all the same I'll play this game his way As long as he needs me I know where I must be I'll cling on steadfastly As long as he needs me As long as life is long I'll love him, right or wrong And, somehow, I'll be strong As long as he needs me If you are lonely, then you will know When someone needs you, you love them so I won't betray his trust Though people say I must I've got to stay true, just As long as he needs me .
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