Oliver Twist · Character
Edward Leeford
Oliver's father, a deceased gentleman with a secret past.
minor
Also known as Ned
First appearance: li affording an explanation of more mysteries than one and comprehending a proposal of marriage with no word of settlement or pin money
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- Other
Character groups
- Fagin's criminal gang
- Protagonist
- Workhouse and parish officials
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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