Great Expectationas and Jane Eyre may seem very different in some aspects but in others are very similar. For instance, even tho Jane Eyre is much a romance and Great Expectations is not, they are both gothic, mysterious, coming of age stories. Both start by looking at a young child and watching them progress through life. Both resolve partly in that some person reuniting with they're love. Also, both stories display a foundation common in works from the 1800s, a look at social class and differences. Subsequently, although they may be displayed differently, the two books deal with motifs of contrast. In Jane Eyre it is "fire and ice" pursay. In Great Expectaions it is contrast simply between characters, setting, ideas, or experiences. Both novels depict the protagonist's search for the meaning of life and the nature of the world within the context of a defined social order. In essence, the two novels encompass the all-around self-development of the main characters, by employing similar techniques. Each tells of a protagonist on their journey that is introduced to some form of loss or discontent which then results in the main character departing their home or family setting. In both Great Expectations and Jane Eyre the process of maturity is long, tedious, and gradual. Aside from plot and detail, both books are written in the first person, the protagonist writing about themself and they're life which alows the reader to develope a strong idea of the character and develope this idea throughout the novel.
On this specific cover of Jane Eyre, a budding rose is shown. A common symbol in Great Expectations is a comparison between a plant and life. In both cases, the rose is a symbol for coming of age.
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