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Barney

A Jewish servant at Fagin's den who speaks with a lisp.

minor

First appearance: xviii how oliver passed his time in the improving society of his reputable friends

Barney shows up with force in The Burglary. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Provides pistols and other tools for the burglary, stays behind at the safe house.
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In The Burglary: Provides pistols and other tools for the burglary, stays behind at the safe house. Later, in An Old Acquaintance of Oliver’s, Exhibiting Decided Marks of Genius, Becomes a Public Character in the…

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BSBill SikesFAFaginTCToby CrackitNCNoah ClaypoleOTOliver TwistBABarney

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Fagin's criminal gang
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Barney in xviii how oliver passed his time in the improving society of his reputable friends
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