“Lie down, you stupid brute! Don’t you know the devil when he’s got a greatcoat on?” (Dickens 147. All future references to this edition). Bill Sikes is an evil man who cannot control his anger in a reasonable manner and it is portrayed throughout this novel by the actions he takes and the words he uses. Many times Sikes uses his words to hurt someone including children and his dog, Bullseye. Other times he uses physical actions to hurt individuals. In the novel Bill Sikes unable ability to control his anger is shown multiple times including when Nancy found Oliver and they kidnapped him, the time Sikes used Oliver to rob a house, and at the end of the novel when he murdered Nancy. At the time the novel Oliver Twist was written animal abuse …show more content…
Brownlow. Hearing Nancy outside the beer shop, Sikes rushed out to see what the commotion was all about. Realizing what was occurring he began to help Nancy drag Oliver back to Fagin’s residence. Upon arriving at Fagin’s, the Artful Dodger found the five pound note and books Oliver had on him. ““Hallo! What’s that?” inquired Sikes, stepping forward as the Jew seized the note. “That’s mine, Fagin.”” (122). No matter what kind of work Sikes put into anything he does he always assumes he ought to get something in return, the five pounds for example when he helped kidnap Oliver. In this scenario of the novel Bill Sikes shows his inability to control his anger when he tells Oliver he will let Bullseye on him if he continues to fight. It is also shown when Sikes argues with Fagin over the five pound note found on Oliver. Again, he is verbally and physically abusing the people around him showing his true colors; the evil man he really is. “”Now, first: do you know wot this is?” inquired Sikes, taking up a pocket pistol which lay on the …show more content…
Sikes proceed to load the pistol, with great nicety and deliberation.
“Now it’s loaded,” said Mr. Sikes, when he finished.
“Yes, I see it is, sir,” replied Oliver.
“Well,” said the robber, grasping Oliver’s wrist, ad putting the barrel so close to his temple that they touched; at which moment the boy could not repress a start; “if you speak a word when you’re out o’ doors with me, except when I speak to you, that loading will be in your head without notice. So, if you do make up your mind to speak without leave, say your prayers first.”” (162)(163). Bill Sikes also uses threats to get his point across when he wants something done his way without any problems. When it came to the robbery of Mrs. Maylie and Miss Rose house Sikes used a gun to keep Oliver quiet, the way Bill Sikes wanted him. The tone of voice and words Sikes used while informing Oliver of the gun is another way the novel portrays the evil within Bill Sikes. After Bill Sikes heard from Fagin that Nancy had told Miss Rose about Oliver he was furious. Unable to control his anger he went back to his home to find Nancy. ““Bill,” said the girl, in a low voice of alarm, “why do you look like that at me!””
After talking and debating Oliver suggests Red should leave the RV. When no one agrees with him he starts getting aggressive and threatens to force Red out if she doesn’t go willingly. “Pointing 2 fingers towards her, like a gun made from the flesh and bone of his hand” (270). Holly Jackson connects Oliver to the shooter by bringing up the gun which gives us a clue to the end of the story. By illustrating how worry and force are now adding to the confusion and stress, Jackson utilizes this simile to connect back to the “So what”: everyone breaks in the
The People against Robert Jefferson Burglary in the Third Degree, January 27, 1905 During the beginning of the twentieth century, Americans wanted change. The Progressive era was a time where people became more socially involved. Ending corruption in government was the most important part of the movement. Progressivism was an approach by the American people to reform local government, industry, churches and much more.
"I had the Smith and Wesson in my pocket and I kept fingering it and wondering what I 'd do if they put up a fight for it or ran, and wishing to God they 'd do one or the other. I knew if they did run
It is a dark, stormy night in the forest. Both men are out to get the other. There is a somber, gloomy, suspenseful mood. The reader anticipates which one will find the other first. Simultaneously, they run directly into one another, both with rifles in hand, “rifle” (Saki online).
That evening, Huck decides that the duke and the king are “frauds.” However, he “never [says] nothing, never [lets] on…” in order to “keep peace,” and ignores the issue. Huck only changes in regards to his opinions of the duke and king. In spite of that, Huck’s treatment of them does not change, therefore his character does not grow. Because Huck chooses not to say anything about the suspicious behavior of the duke and the king or present the issue, Huck’s dismissive nature is
Take the shot from the weapon. Breach man's mind. Who knows who might be the target of the well-read man? Me? I won't stomach them for a minute," (Bradbury 56).
With no weapon committing a violent crime becomes a bit more challenging, but then an interesting opportunity presents itself in the form of a drink. Mrs. Barrows innocently asks Mr. Martin if he would like a drink, and he malignantly accepts. This sets his dark new plan into motion. Mr. Martin continues to fuel the fire of his scheme with his hatred of Mrs. Barrows, not only of her crimes but also of her peccadillos because at this point he just cannot contain it anymore.
It is inferred that the gun that contains two rounds is for the man and his son as a last resort; however, the man uses one bullet to kill a man who threatens the boy. Late that night while the boy is asleep, the man contemplates how there is only a single bullet left in the pistol in the case that he needs to kill his son out of mercy to keep him from suffering; he tries not to ponder that outcome by thinking, "You will not face the truth. You will not" (68.) Although he does not end up killing his son, this situation reminds me of George Milton killing Lennie Smalls in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck; George loves Lennie, but he would rather kill him quickly himself than have Lennie's murder being prolonged by Curly's treatment. The same is for the man in The Road; he would rather kill his son himself than have him die suffering from a situation out of their
" Beatty snorted, gently. " Hell! It 's a fine bit of craftsmanship, a good rifle that can fetch its own target and guarantees the bulls-eye every time” (Bradbury 13).
This is then replied by Walter Thomas saying, “He sho’ aint.” These statements show the outlook that the other men in the town have on Syke. In the quote they say that he is worthless and even shooting him would be a waste of ammo. This is because the other men recognize the way he treats and beats his wife and he knows he is doing it, but he is just a bad person. This dialogue shows the consequences of skyes actions because it shows that if Sykes is ever in need, they will not help him because they know what type of person he is and they would even take a chance to hurt him in the many ways he hurts Delia.
Tom knows that by speaking out, it will risk his own life and break his promise with Huck. Nevertheless, he knows that Muff has been a good friend and realizes the right thing to do is to testify. This brave and noble deed shows that Tom is thinking of others, a sign that he is
No chances. Do you hear?" (McCarthy 2006., 145). The man is telling his son that he should resort to violence when the time comes or need arises. Gun is not the only thing that represents the violence in the novel.
I'm going for my shotgun. I'll kill the big son-of-a-bitch myself. I'll shoot 'im in the guts. Come on, you guys"(48). This quote means that Lennie is going to be murdered no matter what.
I will kill anyone who touches you. Do you understand?” (pg. 99) The boy is almost like the man 's authority to live and is the reason he fights to keep faith
The con-artists go into the town now pretending to be the Wilks brothers. Huck has become quite fond of the three nieces of Peter Wilks so he decides to stop the scam. Huck steals Peter Wilks money from the fake duke and French heir and hides it in the dead Wilks’ coffin. Huck tells the oldest niece about the scam that is unfolding just as the real Wilks brothers appear in town. The con-artists barely escape and the money is back with the Wilks girls.