The story of Great Expectations has many similarities to the story of Annie. Both begin with the main character (both orphans) in a dark place early in life. Pip is the abused little boy living with his sister, destined to work in the forge and never have a chance at a better life. Annie lives in the orphanage and has learned to fend for herself at an early age. She can only dream that someone will adopt her and she can have a normal life. Mrs. Joe and Mrs. Hannigan play the roles of the abusive "caretakers" of the children and in reality, make their lives miserable.
They are both unsatisied with their lives and long for something better in the future. Then each of the stories take an unexpected turn. The two children find themselves with the promise of a bright future. Annie is sent to live with billionare Mr. Warbucks for a week and Pip is given a fortune by an unknown benefactor.
Besides the plot similarities, the two stories also have common motifs. The most major being how each long for something better throughout the story. Annie is desperate to meet her real parents of be adopted. Pip longs to be a gentleman and to discover his own destiny.
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