... a colorful alteration of violence, pathos, and humor (Gerould, 287). Dickens is a mastermind at melodrama. It is clearly portrayed in Oliver Twist because of the structure of the novel. The central situation in melodrama-victimization of helpless innocence by powerful evil forces-gives rise to ... ally who assist them, and the villain against whom they are pitted (Gerould, 287). This is almost the exact set-up of Oliver Twist. Oliver is victimized of his innocence because of Fagin, the Dodger, and Sikes, amongst others. Instead of tragic and inevitability, melodrama utilize ... 287). Th...

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