Guardian Devils
Pip is the main character in Charles Dicken’s Great Expectations. Pip develops into a materialistic character as his love interest for distant Estella grows. As Pip grows older, many of the traits he reveals can be seen as a result of his childhood, and more specifically his relationship with his guardian Mrs. Joe. Estella also reveals many traits that could be considered the repercussions of Miss Havisham’s and Estella’s relationship. The relationship between Pip and his role models, as well as Estella and her parental influences, shape the way they develop as a character. This forces Pip to reveal traits that are in need of a more influential guardian. It also instills Estella with rejection of this figure and a desire for …show more content…
Joe, much like wealth and status are handed to Pip. Mrs. Joe constantly treats Pip like property. Pip develops irresponsible character traits as he learns how to treat or abuse his “property” from Mrs. Joe. She reserves the right to dominate Pip but never takes the time to care for him or demonstrate passion towards him. This scenario lead to Pip’s disregard for much of the wealth simply handed to him. He formed a sense that he deserved wealth and many materialistic goods without taking the responsibility of owning these items. They were unnecessary as Pip crowded Herbert’s “sparsely furnished chambers with incongruous upholstery work.” A more influential guardian could have lead Pip to change his irresponsible …show more content…
Joe and Miss Havisham both die. The people that for so long have impacted Pip and Estella’s life, through both dictation and lack of influence, leave Pip and Estella to become individuals once again. Mrs. Joe and Miss Havisham both say three things before they pass. Mrs. Joe says “Joe” and then “pardon” and then “Pip.” Miss Havisham repeats the line “what have I done,” “when she first came I meant to save her from misery like mine,” and “take the pencil and write under her name, I forgive her.” Both last testaments leave Pip and Estella in a state of forgiveness. In Pip’s case, Mrs. Joe is asking for Pip to be forgiven, as she feels remorse for having raised him without love and positive influence. She treats Joe as Mrs. Joe treated Pip. She feels guilty for the apathy Pip has developed. She wishes that Pip will forgive her for having done this. Miss Havisham is also begging for forgiveness from her daughter. In this case, she imposed too many rules in Estella’s life. Repeating these phrases allows us to assume that she is begging Estella to evolve from her distant, cold self. Pip and Estella’s different relationships with their guardians both result in the desire for forgiveness. This trait is revealed at the end of the story for both Estella and
Pip is the main character in Charles Dicken’s Great Expectations. Pip develops into a materialistic character as his love interest for distant Estella grows. As Pip grows older, many of the traits he reveals can be seen as a result of his childhood, and more specifically his relationship with his guardian Mrs. Joe. Estella also reveals many traits that could be considered the repercussions of Miss Havisham’s and Estella’s relationship. The relationship between Pip and his role models, as well as Estella and her parental influences, shape the way they develop as a character. This forces Pip to reveal traits that are in need of a more influential guardian. It also instills Estella with rejection of this figure and a desire for …show more content…
Joe, much like wealth and status are handed to Pip. Mrs. Joe constantly treats Pip like property. Pip develops irresponsible character traits as he learns how to treat or abuse his “property” from Mrs. Joe. She reserves the right to dominate Pip but never takes the time to care for him or demonstrate passion towards him. This scenario lead to Pip’s disregard for much of the wealth simply handed to him. He formed a sense that he deserved wealth and many materialistic goods without taking the responsibility of owning these items. They were unnecessary as Pip crowded Herbert’s “sparsely furnished chambers with incongruous upholstery work.” A more influential guardian could have lead Pip to change his irresponsible …show more content…
Joe and Miss Havisham both die. The people that for so long have impacted Pip and Estella’s life, through both dictation and lack of influence, leave Pip and Estella to become individuals once again. Mrs. Joe and Miss Havisham both say three things before they pass. Mrs. Joe says “Joe” and then “pardon” and then “Pip.” Miss Havisham repeats the line “what have I done,” “when she first came I meant to save her from misery like mine,” and “take the pencil and write under her name, I forgive her.” Both last testaments leave Pip and Estella in a state of forgiveness. In Pip’s case, Mrs. Joe is asking for Pip to be forgiven, as she feels remorse for having raised him without love and positive influence. She treats Joe as Mrs. Joe treated Pip. She feels guilty for the apathy Pip has developed. She wishes that Pip will forgive her for having done this. Miss Havisham is also begging for forgiveness from her daughter. In this case, she imposed too many rules in Estella’s life. Repeating these phrases allows us to assume that she is begging Estella to evolve from her distant, cold self. Pip and Estella’s different relationships with their guardians both result in the desire for forgiveness. This trait is revealed at the end of the story for both Estella and