How Does Dickens present the theme of childhood in Oliver Twist.

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This is shown when Oliver is described as "one of his boys". Mr Brownlow also acts as a substitute father when he takes Oliver under his wings and looks after him. Oliver experiences cruelty from several people. Bill Sikes is a regular abuser to Oliver, the difference here though is that he also abused Nancy, to the extent that he murdered her...
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Another person who is cruel to him is Mr Sowerberry, who for a short period is Oliver's master. Mr Sowerberry mistreats him until he is forced to run away. However, there are still places with kindness and sympathy shown in this novel. Such acts are shown by more prominent characters...
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