Chapter 11 and 12 of Oliver Twist: Oliver's Trial and Rescued by Mr. Brownlow

TLDROliver is locked in a cell and appears before the police magistrate. Mr. Brownlow doubts Oliver's guilt due to his illness. Oliver is sentenced to hard labor but is released when the bookstall keeper testifies. Mr. Brownlow finds Oliver sick in the street and takes him to his house. Oliver recovers and notices a portrait resembling him. Mr. Brownlow realizes the connection and Oliver faints. Jack Dawkins and Charley Bates return to Fagin after stealing from Oliver.

Key insights

Characters' innocence or guilt was believed to be reflected in their faces in the 19th century.

👶Oliver's sweet and innocent face raises doubt about his guilt.

🔓The bookstall keeper's testimony leads to Oliver's release.

🏠Oliver recovers in Mr. Brownlow's house after falling ill.

🖼️Oliver notices a portrait resembling him in Mr. Brownlow's house.

Q&A

Why does Mr. Brownlow doubt Oliver's guilt?

Mr. Brownlow doubts Oliver's guilt because of Oliver's illness and innocent appearance.

Why is Oliver sentenced to hard labor?

Oliver is sentenced to hard labor based on Mr. Fang's initial decision.

Why is Oliver released from the sentence?

The bookstall keeper testifies that Oliver's companions were the thieves, leading to Oliver's release.

Where does Oliver recover after falling ill?

Oliver recovers in Mr. Brownlow's house.

What does Oliver notice in Mr. Brownlow's house?

Oliver notices a portrait resembling him in Mr. Brownlow's house.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Chapter 11 of Oliver Twist: Oliver is locked in a dismal cell at the police station.

00:14Mr. Brownlow doubts Oliver's guilt and is concerned about his illness.

01:22The bookstall keeper testifies, leading to Oliver's release from the sentence.

01:24Oliver is found ill in the street by Mr. Brownlow and is taken to his house.

01:51Oliver recovers and notices a portrait resembling him in Mr. Brownlow's house.