The Love in Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens has decided like many authors to add romance into his novels. The major romance in Oliver Twist is between Rose and Harry Maylie. In this conflict, Harry must decide whether to choose between marrying Rose or pursuing his ambitions as part of Parliament. Dickens thus shows the importance of following your heart over your personal goals. I believe that people should do things that they truly believe is right for them. If Harry feels that being with Rose is more important than being in Parliament, then he should do what he thinks is best for his life. However, he should also be prepared if what he wanted is not what he expects. Many times people choose to fall in love too early or for the controversial reasons. Charles Dickens also probably wrote this romance to indicate criticism towards the Parliament and the public. Showing how public opinion and the standards to be in Parliament causes people to give up people and things that are very dear to them. With this, Charles Dickens provides a counterexample of a person who decided that it was better to be less successful but with someone he loved than to be very successful and alone.