Character Analysis in Oliver Twist and The Hunger Games

Oliver Twist

A kind-hearted orphan who remains morally good despite hardships; discovers his true identity and is adopted into a loving family.

Fagin

A manipulative leader of a group of child thieves; cares only for self-preservation.

Bill Sikes

A violent and abusive criminal; ultimately kills Nancy and is hunted down.

Nancy

A conflicted young woman torn between love for Sikes and her desire to do good; sacrifices herself to protect Oliver.

Mr. Brownlow

A generous and wealthy gentleman who becomes Oliver's guardian.

Monks (Edward Leeford)

Oliver's half-brother who plots to ruin him and steal his inheritance.

Mr. Bumble

A pompous beadle who abuses his power; later reduced to poverty.

Mrs. Mann

Neglectful caretaker of the orphanage.

Charley Bates

Starts as a pickpocket, reforms after Sikes' crimes.

Noah Claypole

A cowardly bully who joins Fagin's gang.

Bet (Betsey)

Nancy's friend, also involved with Fagin's group.

Rose Maylie

Oliver's kind aunt who helps rescue him.

Mrs. Maylie

Rose's adoptive mother; caring and wise.

Mr. Sowerberry

Undertaker who employs Oliver.

Mrs. Sowerberry

Cruel to Oliver.

Dr. Losberne

Physician and friend to Mr. Brownlow.

Mr. Grimwig

Mr. Brownlow's skeptical but loyal friend.

Giles

Servant to the Maylies.

Blathers and Duff

Bumbling police officers.

Agnes Fleming

Oliver's deceased mother, revealed later in the plot.

Katniss Everdeen

Skilled archer and the story's heroine; becomes a reluctant symbol of rebellion.

Peeta Mellark

Compassionate and clever; forms a strategic and emotional bond with Katniss.

Gale Hawthorne

Katniss's best friend and hunting partner; supports rebellion.

Primrose Everdeen

Katniss's gentle and innocent younger sister.

Haymitch Abernathy

A former victor turned drunk mentor; guides Katniss and Peeta.

Effie Trinket

Capitol escort obsessed with manners; shows growth in later books.

President Snow

Cold, calculating dictator of Panem.

Cinna

Katniss's stylist; subtly rebels through fashion.

Rue

Young tribute who bonds with Katniss; her death inspires rebellion.

Thresh

Strong tribute who spares Katniss out of respect.

Foxface

Clever tribute known for stealth and cunning.

Clove

Sadistic tribute skilled with knives.

Cato

Aggressive Career tribute; represents brutality of the Games.

Glimmer

Attractive but shallow Career tribute.

Marvel

Tribute who kills Rue.

Mrs. Everdeen

Katniss's emotionally distant mother.

Madge Undersee

Mayor's daughter who gives Katniss the mockingjay pin.

Caesar Flickerman

Charismatic TV host of the Games.

Portia

Peeta's Capitol stylist.

Venia, Flavius, Octavia

Katniss's prep team, represent Capitol excess.