Many references to this character were changed after his creator sold his house to James and Eliza Davis.
Many references to this character were changed after his creator sold his house to James and Eliza Davis. This character claims that the worst thing about women is that "a very little thing serves to call up some long-forgotten feeling," but that the best thing "is that it never lasts!" He reveals that some papers are hidden in a chimney in the penultimate chapter of the novel, which is titled for his "last night alive." This character sends Noah Claypole to spy on a woman who meets with Rose Maylie. He often admonishes others to not "peach" on him, and was likely inspired by the real-life Ikey Solomon. This character works with Monks to bring about Nancy's death, and he beats the Artful Dodger when he fails to bring another character back from a robbery. For 10 points, name this Jewish leader of a gang of street urchins who attempts to corrupt Oliver Twist.
Many references to this character were changed after his creator sold his house to James and Eliza Davis.
Fagin