Oliver Twist, a poor, innocent orphan boy, stands out in this story as the main character but it is the supporting characters that allow this novel of much content to develop a much more satisfying and believable theme. With "Good V.S. Evil" as one of the major conflicts, in such categories are the secondary characters found as well. Three main auxiliary characters of Oliver Twist aid the elaboration of the story; these significant characters …showed first 75 words of 1135 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1135 total…their decisions. In Oliver's case, even just as a very young boy, he too was able to judge right from wrong and ends up chosing not to steal. As a result of his decision, young Oliver is given a happy home and a promising future. On the other hand, Fagin's judgement is not so proficient, and concluding, he remains with nothing but insanity and a solemn life in jail 'till his last day comes about.