| "And what an excellent example of the power of dress young Oliver Twist was. Wrapped in the blanket which had hitherto formed his only covering, he might have been the child of a nobleman or a beggar; – it would have been hard for the haughtiest stranger to have fixed his station in society. But now he was enveloped in the old calico robes, that had grown yellow in the same service; he was badged and ticketed, and fell into his place at once – a parish child – the orphan of a workhouse – the humble, half-starved drudge – to be cuffed and buffeted through the world, despised by all, and pitied by none". (1.14) |
When I thought about this, the first thing that popped into my head was the story of Oliver Twist. The reason that it popped into my head was because it was and remains that first story that I read in school that was then followed up with a movie. The movie brought the story to life for me. I can still here the characters talking and I can hear the songs that are being played. This story was so important to me because it helped me to realize the conditions that people had to live under during the time in which this story was written. Now, as a teacher, It helps me to understand that children are so impressionable. Teachers must be careful what image they put forth for the children that they are influencing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpYVXdpm6zg - Movie trailer
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