The fire at Miss Havisham's home was very symbolic. representing her passion, or her life. Just like the house, Miss Havisham is wasting away. The flames ignited the whole house until all that was left was ash. Pip is the first person to realize that the fires are extinguished.
However, on a different day, there actually is a fire that is lit. Just like Miss Havisham is reluctant to having people there, the fire is also reluctant. Miss Havisham does not like having her family over due to the fact that they don't appreciate her for her own being. They want to get a step closer to her money. Due to it being her birthday, she has people over her house for a party. There is more smoke than fire, thinking the room would get warmer, but instead
However, on a different day, there actually is a fire that is lit. Just like Miss Havisham is reluctant to having people there, the fire is also reluctant. Miss Havisham does not like having her family over due to the fact that they don't appreciate her for her own being. They want to get a step closer to her money. Due to it being her birthday, she has people over her house for a party. There is more smoke than fire, thinking the room would get warmer, but instead