He only cried bitterly all day,and,when the long,dismal night came on,spread his little hands before his eyes to shut out the darkness,and crouching in the corner,tried to sleep,ever and anon waking with a start and tremble,and drawing himself closer

He only cried bitterly all day,and,when the long,dismal night came on,spread his little hands before his eyes to shut out the darkness,and crouching in the corner,tried to sleep,ever and anon waking with a start and tremble,and drawing himself closer and closer to the wall,as if to feel even its cold hard surface were a protection in the gloom and loneliness which surrounded him.
Questions:
A.Identify the novel and the author.
B.What does "He" in this passage refer to?
C.What is the position of the hero now?

A. Oliver Twist. Charles Dickens.
B.Twist.
C.Prisoner. (p244 )

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