Oliver Twist
What does Charles Dickens point out about British society during the Industrial Revolution in this excerpt from Oliver Twist? “It's a nasty trade,” said Mr. Limbkins, when Gamfield had again stated his wish. “Young boys have been smothered in chimneys be
- a lack of regard for life among the working class
- parish officials' ignorance of the risks apprentices faced
- the employment of children for hazardous tasks
- the reluctance of young, able-bodied boys to work
- the use of parish orphans for raising money for the parish