Through intensive reading of "0liver Twist" and the comparison of the poor life of Oliver in workhouse with Oliver's comfortable and carefree life under the care of those benevolent people who adopted him. The author of the paper has found out how Charles Dickens explained his idea of humanitarianism and its essence, that is, the poor should be regulated by benevolent, respected and well-educated men. Hence, Dickens' humanitar- ianism, with social value and realistic value, is practical in real life and can be a part of the social...