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Speaking -Oliver Twist - Book 18 set 2

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  • What concern did Dr. Losberne express about Oliver’s story?
    He worried that the boy’s real story might not help prove his innocence, given his previous association with thieves.
  • What theme does Rose’s defense of Oliver highlight?
    It emphasizes compassion and the belief in redemption, even for those who seem to have been led astray.
  • What conclusion did the detectives initially reach about the robbers?
    They believed the robbers were two men from the city who used a boy to climb through the window.
  • What did Dr. Losberne claim about how Oliver was injured?
    He said Oliver was hurt by a poacher’s trap and had come to the house seeking help.
  • What was Rose’s reaction to the possibility of Oliver being judged guilty?
    She expressed distress and cried, asking why the servants had sent for the detectives.
  • How did Blathers react to the servants’ uncertainty about Oliver’s identity?
    He expressed disgust and declared there was no robber in the house.
  • What role did Dr. Losberne play in helping Oliver?
    He worked to discredit the idea that Oliver was involved in the robbery and to shift suspicion away from him.
  • What did Brittles say when asked if he could identify Oliver?
    He also admitted uncertainty, saying he thought Oliver was the same boy only because Mr. Giles had said so.
  • How certain was Mr. Giles about identifying Oliver as the thief?
    He admitted he wasn’t sure and couldn’t swear it was the same boy.
  • What did Dr. Losberne propose to the detectives before discussing Oliver further?
    He suggested they first inspect the premises where the thieves had entered.
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