Oliver asking for more
Oliver is born in a workhouse of a dying mother. In George Cruikshank's now iconic depiction Oliver, after casting lots among the children and losing, asks for more gruel.
George Cruikshank, plate from Oliver Twist, 1837.
Online Exhibition: Character Sketches from the World of Charles Dickens
This exhibition celebrates one of the most enduring legacies of Charles Dickens's genius: the unforgettable characters he brought to life.
