But now he was enveloped in the old calico robes, that had grown yellow in the same service; he was badged and ticketed, and fell into his place at once–a parish child–the orphan of a workhouse–the humble, half-starved drudge–to be cuffed and buffeted through the world, despised by all, and pitied by none.
–Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist
Painting: William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825 - 1905)
I finally read Oliver Twist, and was a bit disappointed. I'd seen the play on state and two movie versions, so I knew the story was terrific. But Oliver himself was a bit unbelievable. Well, all of the "good guys" were. The "bad guys" (Fagan, etc.) I think made the story work. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the bad guys, Elizabeth. That's what made the story memorable for me. I can't forget Sikes and his dog "winking at his master with both eyes at the same time."
DeleteHow about a snippet about Tennyson? I've heard of him forever and even read some of his shorter poems, but recently I've discovered the beauty of his longer poems.
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