orphanA key character type in this novel, representing someone who had lost their parents and often lives under tough conditions.
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A child whose parents are dead."After his parents passed away, he became an orphan."
workhouseA vital setting in Oliver Twist, indicative of a place where poor people were housed and made to work.
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A public institution in which the destitute of a parish received food and shelter in return for work."They had no choice but to send him to the workhouse."
ineptitudeA word conveying incompetence or lack of skill, often used to describe characters who run institutions in the novel.
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A lack of skill or ability."His ineptitude was clearly showcased in the way he handled the affairs."
moroseUsed to describe the tone or disposition of certain characters, particularly to reflect their hardship.
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Sullen and ill-tempered."He had a morose look about him, hardly ever smiling."