Charity-Boy In The Odyssey

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The shop-boys in the neighborhood had long been in the habit of branding Noah in the public streets with the ignominious epithets of ‘leathers,’ ‘charity,’ and the like; and Noah had borne them without reply. But now that fortune had cast in his way a nameless orphan, at whom even the meanest could point the finger of scorn, he retorted on him with interest. This affords charming food for contemplation. It shows us what a beautiful thing human nature is, and how impartially the same amiable qualities are developed in the finest lord and the dirtiest charity-boy. (5.26)

The passage shows subtle distinctions of rank even at the very bottom of the social ladder. Noah may be a “charity-boy” with a drunken soldier of a father, but unlike Oliver he at least knows who his father is. This shows the desire people have to kick those below them on the social ladder whether they are “the finest lord” or the “dirtiest charity-boy.” Dickens not only shows this with Noah, but when the young boy meets the Artful Dodger. …show more content…
When meeting the Artful Dodger, he is introduced to Fagin, who is not quite as harmless as he seems. This man has manipulated many children to do his bidding by earning their trust and charming them how he pleases. Though these kids are not much they have been classified into different ranks by how helpful they are to Fagin, who himself does not do much. He has created class divisions within class divisions. Again we have a government who allows others to do their work without putting much effort into it. Even though Oliver does not participate in these unlawful tricks he is liked by the vile
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