Oliver Twist: resumo de Chapter 43

O que acontece

1. Fagin uses the threat of hanging to persuade Noah that their safety depends on protecting one another.
2. Charley Bates reports evidence against the Dodger and mourns the small scale of the theft that threatens his reputation.
3. Fagin turns Charley’s distress into excitement by describing the Dodger’s imprisonment and defense as opportunities for distinction.
4. Noah reluctantly dresses as a country wagoner and follows Charley’s directions to the police office.
5. A policeman describes the attempted theft, and a gentleman identifies the silver snuffbox found on the Dodger.
6. The Dodger mocks the officials, is committed and locked up, and leaves Noah and Charley eager to report his defiance.

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O que observar

Fagin welcomes Charley’s concern for criminal distinction. His response shows how he encourages loyalty by making theft and punishment sources of status.

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