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Oliver Twist, Chapter 13 summary

Chapter 13 of 53 · 11 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 13, Fagin learns that Oliver is caught, fears exposure, and sends Nancy to discover what happens to him at the police office. Her report that a gentleman takes Oliver to Pentonville prompts Fagin to order a search and approve kidnapping him, while he hides his valuables and prepares to leave.

What happens

  1. Fagin attacks the Dodger for news of Oliver, and their struggle ends as Sikes arrives with his dog.
  2. Fagin warns that Oliver can endanger their associates, and Sikes demands news from the police office.
  3. Bet refuses the errand, but threats, promises, and bribes persuade Nancy to go disguised as Oliver’s sister.
  4. An officer tells Nancy that Oliver is cleared, falls ill, and leaves with the prosecutor for Pentonville.
  5. Nancy reports back, Sikes leaves, and Fagin sends the others to search while he conceals his valuables.
  6. The Dodger returns with Nancy’s question about kidnapping Oliver, and Fagin approves the plan.

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OliverFaginNancySikes

What to notice

Fagin treats Oliver’s freedom as a threat to the group. The line makes his search part of an effort to prevent exposure.

Quick check

How does Nancy persuade the officer to give her information about Oliver?

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