Good vs. Evil: In the novel, Twist is faced with many encounters where he must choose to do the right thing. In these cases he chooses correctly. He is also surrounded by these influences everywhere he goes. Fagin and his accomplices symbolize evil in opposition to Mr. Brownlow and the Maylies.
City Life vs. Countryside: In Oliver Twist the city is viewed as the corrupt and dark area of society. The city represents the many evils that Twist encounters on his journey. While in the city of London, Twist is thrown into unhealthy situations which he doesn't want to be in. However Twist removes himself from each and everyone of them proving the purity of his soul. The countryside is an escape from the lies and deceit of the city. The countryside offers a blissful ignorance to the evils of the city. Once Oliver is taken in by the Maylies, he discovers the wonders of the country and falls in love with it.
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