Subservient or Free?

It seems to be that the main concern in Oliver Twist is how people are unable to handle their social class, government's system of justice and religion, or the "maze" of London. It seems to be that all of these problems are caused by the fundamental expectations and actions put forth by society and the general public. Because of this certain people give in to these overpowering obstacles and give up their free will. This causes them to live a subservient life while abandoning their true self and accept their fate. Sometimes these external influences could even cause them to lead a life of crime which is an emphasized possibility in Oliver Twist. This idea and question Charles Dickens has proposed thinks about idea if everyone is trapped in a system in which they can't make their own choices. This is definitely a reoccurring subject and idea in Oliver Twist that each character has to face.