Oliver Twist, the protagonist of Charles Dickens's novel Oliver Twist, goes to jail because he is falsely accused of stealing a handkerchief.
Here's a breakdown of the events leading to Oliver's imprisonment:
- The theft: Oliver is framed by the villainous Fagin and his gang, who plan to use the stolen handkerchief to incriminate Oliver and make him a thief.
- The accusation: A young woman named Nancy, who is part of Fagin's gang, accuses Oliver of stealing the handkerchief.
- The arrest: Oliver is arrested and taken to a police station.
- The trial: Despite his innocence, Oliver is found guilty and sentenced to prison.
Oliver's unjust imprisonment is a key plot point in the novel, highlighting the harsh realities of poverty and crime in Victorian England. It also serves as a powerful commentary on the corruption of the legal system and the injustices faced by the poor and vulnerable.
