Chapter Seven Summary

In Chapter Seven, Dodger is surprised to learn from Solomon that the Earth actually orbits the sun, not the other way around. Dodger also realizes he wants to learn about the world that exists outside the city of London and the sewer system. He wonders what Simplicity thinks about these things and if she would like a man who knew about them.

The next day, Dodger drops by Sweeney Todd's barbershop for a shave and haircut. Dodger notices the man seems odd and nervous. He also notices that there is an odd smell of decay in the barbershop. When the man begins whisking up the shaving cream in a manic way, Dodger asks the man if he is feeling all right. Todd begins to mumble to himself. He is talking about the dying men whom he was supposed to treat in...