Oliver Twist · Character
Brittles
A servant at Mrs. Maylie's house.
minor
Also known as Mr. Brittles
First appearance: XXVIII: Looks After Oliver, and Proceeds with His Adventures
Brittles shows up with force in XXVIII: Looks After Oliver, and Proceeds with His Adventures. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In XXVIII: Looks After Oliver, and Proceeds with His Adventures: Assists Mr. Giles and is sent to fetch a constable and doctor. Later, in XXX: Relates What Oliver's New Visitors Thought of Him: Also questioned;…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Mrs. Maylie's household staff
- Fagin's criminal gang
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, the dramatic climax occurs when Rose Maylie, previously depicted as cheerful and in high spir…
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- XXVIII: Looks After Oliver, and Proceeds with His Adventures
- XXX: Relates What Oliver's New Visitors Thought of Him
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