The Artful Dodger's Fate

Traces Jack Dawkins's career as a thief and his eventual transportation.

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The Dodger's Skill

The Dodger's Skill The Accomplished Thief Jack Dawkins, the Artful Dodger, is Fagin's star pupil. He is adept at picking pockets and evading capture. Mentor to Oliver The Dodger introduces Oliver to Fagin and tries to teach him the trade. He is confident, streetwise, and proud of his abilities. The Pickpocketing Incident The Dodger picks Mr. Brownlow's pocket and escapes, leaving Oliver to be caught. This shows his skill and lack of concern for others.

Arrest and Trial

Arrest and Trial The Failed Pickpocket The Dodger attempts to pick a pocket but is caught with a silver snuff-box. He is arrested and taken to Bow Street. The Trial He is tried at the Old Bailey. He behaves with bravado, cracking jokes and insulting the magistrates. The Verdict He is found guilty and sentenced to transportation for life. The Dodger accepts his fate with a show of indifference.

Transportation

Transportation The Sentence The Dodger is sentenced to transportation for life. He will be sent to a penal colony. Fagin's Reaction Fagin boasts about the Dodger's skills and predicts he will become a legend. Charley Bates mourns his friend. The End of a Career The Dodger's fate is sealed. He disappears from the story, a victim of his own criminal life.

Throughout the early and middle story

Mid-story

After the trial