In the novel ‘Oliver Twist’ by Charles Dickens, what is the first name of Oliver’s mother?
Monks (Oliver Twist) Monks (Oliver Twist) Edward "Monks" Leeford is a character in the novel "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens. He is actually the criminally-inclined half-brother of Oliver Twist, but he hides his identity. Monks' parents separated when he was a child, and his father had a relationship with a young woman, Agnes Fleming. This resulted in Agnes' pregnancy. She died in childbirth after giving birth to the baby that would be named Oliver Twist. The orphaned Oliver has no idea of Monks's existence, but Monks knows of the existence of Oliver, and sets out to ruin him. Monks was born from a
Oliver Twist (character) Oliver Twist (character) Oliver Twist is the title character and protagonist of the novel "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens. He was the first child protagonist in an English novel. Based in the 1820s, the orphan, young Oliver is born in a parish workhouse in an unnamed town. His unmarried mother dies during labour. Old Sally, who was present at the birth, takes from the dying woman a locket and ring. Mr Bumble, the Beadle, names the boy Oliver Twist. Oliver is sent to an orphanage, run by Mrs. Mann, until he is nine years old, when he is returned to