FALLING ACTION IN THE NOVEL OLIVER TWIST

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to explain the events leading to falling action in the novel Oliver Twist.

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occurs right after climaxthe main problem or issue in the story is resolved. wraps up the story and leads toward ending or closure of the storyserves as a reward in the story, to bring the story to an end so as to make the reader happy

In Oliver Twist,the Falling Action is when:

Skies hangs himself ( after he murders Nancy)Fagin is tried, condemened, and executedOliver and Rose learn their true identity

Watch the video scene below in which Bill Skies dies.

Points to ponder 

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1. Why did Sikies try to take Oliver with him? 

2. Who leads the mob to Sikies hiding place? 

3. What does the dog in the story symbolise? Why do you think Dickens used this as a symbol in the story?

 4. How does Sikies die in the end? 

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Death of Bill Sikies

1. In 200 words, write an analysis on Bill Sikies’ death. In your opinion, do you think his death is justified?

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FAGIN'S END

Now that you have watched the video, answer the questions below:

2. Where is Fagin? Why is he there?

3. Why does Oliver want to visit Fagin? What does he hope to achieve by doing this?

4. Why does Oliver want to say a prayer for Fagin? Did  he succeed in doing so? 

5. What was the purpose of the author Dickens in having Mr Brownlow take Oliver to visit Fagin?