Oliver Twist has many instances where the archetypes of day and night hold their stereotypical meaning. Have you guys noticed how often Oliver is trapped in a dark space? In the beginning, he is locked in the jail cell and wants to hang himself. The same thing happens after he is in Mr. Spwerberrys cellar. No matter how bad it is for him then, the sun always rises. In the light of the new day, Oliver has a bit more hope. Dicken does a great job with the use of day and night, and light and dark throughout the novel.
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