Nancy was tainted and played at a young age by Fagin, the receiver of stolen goods who persuades poor youths to … See more

In the novel she drinks heavily. She is described thus when she first appears:
A couple of young ladies called to see the young gentlemen; one of whom was named Bet, and the other Nancy. They wore a good deal … See more

Nancy, who is fiercely protective of Oliver and harbours a great deal of motherly affection and pity for him, tries to prevent him from being kidnapped a second time, after Oliver has finally managed to find safety in th… See more

Dickens was criticized for featuring a positive character that was a thief. However, he defended his decision in the preface to the 1841 edition, explaining that it was his intention to show criminals, however pe… See more

Numerous prominent actresses have played the character of Nancy:
In a 1868 production at the Queen's Theatre in London, Nancy was played by Nelly Moore.
In the 1928 … See more