# Tom Chitling — Oliver Twist character guide

> Tom Chitling in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Chitling, Mr. Chitling, Tommy

**First appearance:** 0017-xviii-how-oliver-passed-his-time-in-the-improving-society-of-his-reputable-friends

## Who they are

A slow-witted member of Fagin's gang.

## In the story

### [Wherein This History Reverts to Mr. Fagin and Company](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/chapters/xxv-wherein-this-history-reverts-to-mr-fagin-and-company)

Losing at cards, blushing about Betsy, and getting into a fight with Charley.

### [The Pursuit and Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/chapters/l-the-pursuit-and-escape)

Another of the men hiding with Sikes, referred to as Mr. Chitling in the chapter.

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