Oliver Twist · Character
Harry Maylie
A young gentleman of warm feeling and firm resolve, whose love for Rose Maylie forces him to weigh ambition against a name shadowed by scandal.
supporting
Also known as Harry
First appearance: XXXIV: Contains Some Introductory Particulars Relative to a Young Gentleman Who Now Arrives Upon the Scene; and a New Adventure Which Happened to Oliver
As a supporting figure in Oliver Twist, Harry Maylie is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A letter is prepared for Harry Maylie but is held back until the next day.
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Harry arrives at his mother's cottage in a fever of anxiety over Rose's illness, and his urgent questions reveal a heart wholly given to her. His mother warns that marrying a woman with a stain on her name could cost…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting characters from Oliver's past and resolution
- Fagin's criminal gang
- Protagonist
- Mrs. Maylie's household staff
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- 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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Rose Maylie
romantic · positive
Harry is Rose's devoted suitor, and they eventually marry after overcoming social… How this plays out →
- Rose Maylie
romantic · positive
Harry is Rose's devoted suitor, and they eventually marry after overcoming social… How this plays out →
- Rose Maylie
romantic · positive
Harry is Rose's devoted suitor, and they eventually marry after overcoming social… How this plays out →
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Harry Maylie appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Wherein the Happiness of Oliver and His Friends Experiences a Sudden Check
- XXXIV: Contains Some Introductory Particulars Relative to a Young Gentleman Who Now Arrives Upon the Scene; and a New Adventure Which Happened to Oliver
- XXXV: Containing the Unsatisfactory Result of Oliver’s Adventure; and a Conversation of Some Importance Between Harry Maylie and Rose
- Chapter XXXVI: Is a Very Short One, and May Appear of No Great Importance in Its Place, but It Should Be Read Notwithstanding, as a Sequel to the Last, and a Key to One That Will Follow When Its Time Arrives
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