... not match your mannerisms. Jane later explains that she had 'nothing in harmony with Mrs Reed or her children' This reference to harmony is something that appears in both novels and this probably relates to the fact that in order to have a successful, strong relationship one must harmonise with the other. This quote demonstrates to us how alone Jane must ... ...

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In both Jane Eyre and Great Expectations, the central character is an orphan, who helps articulate various social and moral conflicts in society. In both novels, the two orphans search for their identities and position within society. However, the difference in the gender of the two orphans emphasize the different aspirations of each of the two ... ...

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