How is the death of Fagin in the book Oliver Twist justified?
There are many reasons for Fagin’s death. Simply put, he’s the bad guy, and the bad guy’s just getting what’s been coming to him. Since he’s portrayed as evil, no one can identify w/ him at the end b/c he’s almost subhuman. But it’s also important to consider how much Dickens emphasizes Fagin’s religious background. With all of these stereotypes going on, he is also ostracized on another level b/c in society-at-large, he’s apart from the unsympathetic majority. Check out the link attached for more info and the complexities of this issue.
