Facts in Oliver Twist

Facts Examples in Oliver Twist:

Chapter I

"gruel..." See in text (Chapter I)

Gruel is similar to oatmeal and other grains boiled in water or milk.

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Chapter II

"a shorter allowance than was originally provided for them..." See in text (Chapter II)

This was one of the main causes for the failure of the workhouses to do their mandated task.

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"sevenpence-halfpenny..." See in text (Chapter II)

Close to 2 dollars in U.S. money as of 2008. Back in the 1800s it would have been around 8 pennies. Per head, it would have been a good enough amount to live in genteel modesty, like Dickens states later on.

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