Oliver Twist was born in a workhouse - a cold place for the homeless. His mother Agnes was homeless, and she dies after giving birth to Oliver. The workhouse owner was a fat greedy man named Mr Bumble
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LIFE IN THE ORPHANAGE
Oliver is raised in an orphanage. At 7 years of age, he is used to sleeping in a dormitory with 50 other boys. All the boys remain hungry and weak as Mr Bumble gives them less food. He saves orphanage money for himself.
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MORE KIDS, LESS FOOD
Once all the boys decide to ask Mr Bumble for more food, and Oliver is chosen to do the tricky job. When Oliver asks "Pease sir, I want some more food", Mr Bumble becomes furious and hit him.
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PUNISHED
Oliver is punished and put in a dark, cold, cellar which was full of cobwebs and rats. There is no bed and he sleeps on the floor.
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SOLD AWAY TO UNDERTAKER
Mr Bumble wants to teach a lesson to other boys. He decides to sell Oliver Twist. Though Oliver resists, he is sold to Mr Sowerberry, the undertaker.
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RUNS AWAY TO LONDON
Under Mr Sowerberry, Oliver lives in a dark room full of coffins. He is treated badly and given food in a dog's bowl. One day Oliver is abused, so he runs away and reaches London.