With the publishing of Oliver Twist (1837-1839), Dickens became more famous and his reputation was enhanced. Dickens filled this story with a lot of his traditional themes like fear, sheer poverty, desperation and the definite triumph of good over evil at the end. It tells about the story of Oliver, who is hungry and asks Bumble, who is in charge of Oliver’s orphanage, for more gruel. Oliver does not know that this is considered impolite demand and may stir the anger of Bumble and the astonishment of other boys. Therefore, he is punished and apprenticed to Mr. Sowerberry and the events continue. Oliver Twist is considered a main reference for any one wishing to study thoroughly the great Victorian literature.