This document compares the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and the film August Rush. Both stories feature orphan protagonists who live in orphanages and meet influential men, exploring the emotions of young boys. They share similarities like surroundings, morality, and happy endings, but differ in their time periods and how the protagonists survive - Oliver joins a crime gang while August relies on music. Overall, the conclusion is that while set in different eras, both stories have similar themes and deal with the protagonists finding family by the end.