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Oliver Twist

Fagin's Den

Fagins Den graphic - the whole gang sat around, smoking and drinking

Fagin's den is the centre of villainy in the novel, in which Fagin trains young boys to become thieves, and where prostitutes and robbers intermingle. Young Oliver Twist is brought there by the Artful Dodger, a protégé of Fagin’s, and he is then taught the art of pickpocketing, through games and fun, before he discovers the true purpose behind his training.

"The walls and ceiling were perfectly black with age and dirt. There was a deal table before the fire; upon which were a candle, stuck in a ginger beer bottle, two or three pewter pots, a loaf and butter, and a plate. In a frying pan, which was on the fire, and was secured to the mantelshelf by a string, some sausages were cooking; and standing over them, with a toasting fork in his hand, was a very old shrivelled Jew."

(www.online-literature.com/view.php/olivertwist/9)

 

 

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