What do you think? 1) Why do you think Oliver liked the portrait of a beautiful young lady? 2) Why did Fagin and Bill Sikes want to find Oliver? 3) Why did they choose Nancy to go to the police-office? 4) Why did Nancy manage to deceive the officer? 5) Why do you think Fagin put all his valuable things beneath his clothing?
- Oliver liked the portrait because the beautiful young lady looked kind and familiar to him. He felt that she might be connected with his family.
- Fagin and Bill Sikes wanted to find Oliver because he had escaped and could reveal their crimes to the police. They also wanted to force him to return to their gang.
- They chose Nancy because she could pretend to be Oliver’s sister and was able to speak convincingly to people.
- Nancy deceived the officer because she acted confidently, gave a believable explanation, and appeared worried about Oliver.
- Fagin hid his valuable things beneath his clothing to keep them safe from thieves and the police, especially if his house was searched.