Cruel, pompous beadle of the poorhouse where Oliver is raised.

Malicious criminal in Fagin's gang, and a vicious robber and murderer.

Precocious streetwise boy who introduces Oliver to the thief Fagin and his gang of children, who work as thieves and pickpockets.

A member of Fagin's gang and the lover, and eventual victim, of Bill Sikes.

Young boy and member of Fagin's gang of pickpockets, and sidekick to the Artful Dodger

One of Bob Cratchit's sons. He walks with a crutch and has 'his limbs supported by an iron frame'.

Scrooge's clerk and works in unpleasant conditions without complaint.

Ghost of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come. They change Scrooge for the better.

Main antagonist, whose criminal activities harmed two people, who in turn shaped much of protagonist Pip's life

Main heroine and victim of Miss Havisham's behavior and teaching.

A wealthy spinster, who insists on wearing her wedding dress for the rest of her life.

An escaped convict who meets the young Pip while he is on the run.