Chapter 15-17 of Oliver Twist: Fagin's Encounter with Bill Sikes and Nancy

TLDRIn chapters 15-17 of Oliver Twist, Fagin meets Bill Sikes in a pub to pay him for his latest theft. Nancy informs them that Oliver has been sick and they set out to find him. They locate Oliver and accuse him of stealing, leading to a brutal beating. Meanwhile, Oliver's absence is noticed by his caretakers. In chapter 17, Mr. Bumble visits Mrs. Mann and learns of Oliver's influence on Dick. He then informs Mr. Brownlow, who believes Oliver is an impostor.

Key insights

💰Fagin pays Bill Sikes for his latest haul

🤕Nancy informs them of Oliver's illness

🔍Bill Sikes and Nancy find Oliver

🔒Oliver is accused of stealing and brutally beaten

👥Oliver's absence is noticed by his caretakers

Q&A

What happens when Fagin meets Bill Sikes?

—Fagin meets Bill Sikes in a pub to pay him for his latest theft.

What does Nancy inform them about Oliver?

—Nancy informs them that Oliver has been sick.

What happens when they find Oliver?

—They accuse Oliver of stealing, leading to a brutal beating.

Who notices Oliver's absence?

—Oliver's caretakers notice his absence.

What does Mr. Bumble learn from Mrs. Mann?

—Mr. Bumble learns of Oliver's influence on Dick.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Fagin meets Bill Sikes to pay him for his latest theft.

00:18Nancy informs them that Oliver has been sick.

00:23Bill Sikes and Nancy leave to search for Oliver.

00:28Oliver is found and accused of stealing.

01:00Oliver's caretakers wait for his return in vain.

01:08Mr. Bumble visits Mrs. Mann and learns of Oliver's influence.

02:24Mr. Bumble informs Mr. Brownlow about Oliver's parents.

02:36Mr. Brownlow calls Oliver an impostor.

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