CHARACTERIZATION: Pip describes Mr. Pumblechook as an undesirable character to sit with. All he does is ramble on about math and to top it off, he’s cheap. This gives more insight of how Pip is feeling at Mr. Pumblechook’s house and by doing this, Miss Havisham’s house must’ve felt quite welcoming, or at least more comfortable than his previous position, impacting how his first experience at her house was.
IMAGERY: Reading this makes me feel like I’m standing right there in the yard outside of the gate. The chilling wind, the mysterious feeling, the creaking noise, and I can even picture the ship. Knowing this is important to experience how Pip’s first day at Miss Havisham’s house, like how unsettling it must’ve been to walk in such a prehistoric-looking, …show more content…
She slaps him after trying to have a normal conversation with one another. She shows lack of sympathy and that she will most likely never change her harsh manner throughout the entire story towards Pip.
SYMBOLISM: This so-called “heap of decay” loudly represents Miss Havisham. She says that she has worn out just as it has, whether it’s her mental, physical condition, or both. I believe it represents her mental health, as she doesn’t seem to be all there. There is also an underlying feeling that people have tried to ruin her; what the teeth that are sharper than a mice’s are referring to. Maybe it’s because she’s so rich that it’s disgusting. The importance of this statement made by Miss Havisham is great because it gives the audience a reason as to why she is a little crazy.
REPETITION: After Pip and Joe leave Miss Havisham’s house, Joe seems to be really shocked at what he just experienced. This can be seen through his repetition of the word “astonishing”. Clearly, this is something that he’s never experienced before, considering that he’s always remained in the lower class. I think the author is trying to convey the reaction that your average person would have towards Miss Havisham to accentuate her eccentric …show more content…
The mood I’m getting based on the dialogue is bittersweet. This conversation sounds sad, almost as if it is a last goodbye between two friends. This adds a great deal to the plot of the story because this shows a clear sign of infatuation towards Estella. Chances are, Pip won’t ever stop loving her until she loves him back.
FORESHADOWING: Mr. Jaggers, the lawyer, is sitting with Joe and Pip as they discuss Pip’s inheritance If you even know one thing about this story, it’s that the title is Great Expectations. This is a pristine example of foreshadowing of the book. Giving readers this information; that the handsome inheritance Pip receives is called “great expectations”, is going to tell you exactly that the rest of the book will be about what Pip makes of this some of money, or it will at least drive the plot line.
COMMENT: I knew that Pip wouldn’t have just waltzed off with a smile as he leaves for London, as he thought he would. Pip seems like a sensitive guy, as we know earlier on in the story when he cries due to Estella mocking him. I guess he underestimated his emotions and expected his leave to be
IMAGERY: Reading this makes me feel like I’m standing right there in the yard outside of the gate. The chilling wind, the mysterious feeling, the creaking noise, and I can even picture the ship. Knowing this is important to experience how Pip’s first day at Miss Havisham’s house, like how unsettling it must’ve been to walk in such a prehistoric-looking, …show more content…
She slaps him after trying to have a normal conversation with one another. She shows lack of sympathy and that she will most likely never change her harsh manner throughout the entire story towards Pip.
SYMBOLISM: This so-called “heap of decay” loudly represents Miss Havisham. She says that she has worn out just as it has, whether it’s her mental, physical condition, or both. I believe it represents her mental health, as she doesn’t seem to be all there. There is also an underlying feeling that people have tried to ruin her; what the teeth that are sharper than a mice’s are referring to. Maybe it’s because she’s so rich that it’s disgusting. The importance of this statement made by Miss Havisham is great because it gives the audience a reason as to why she is a little crazy.
REPETITION: After Pip and Joe leave Miss Havisham’s house, Joe seems to be really shocked at what he just experienced. This can be seen through his repetition of the word “astonishing”. Clearly, this is something that he’s never experienced before, considering that he’s always remained in the lower class. I think the author is trying to convey the reaction that your average person would have towards Miss Havisham to accentuate her eccentric …show more content…
The mood I’m getting based on the dialogue is bittersweet. This conversation sounds sad, almost as if it is a last goodbye between two friends. This adds a great deal to the plot of the story because this shows a clear sign of infatuation towards Estella. Chances are, Pip won’t ever stop loving her until she loves him back.
FORESHADOWING: Mr. Jaggers, the lawyer, is sitting with Joe and Pip as they discuss Pip’s inheritance If you even know one thing about this story, it’s that the title is Great Expectations. This is a pristine example of foreshadowing of the book. Giving readers this information; that the handsome inheritance Pip receives is called “great expectations”, is going to tell you exactly that the rest of the book will be about what Pip makes of this some of money, or it will at least drive the plot line.
COMMENT: I knew that Pip wouldn’t have just waltzed off with a smile as he leaves for London, as he thought he would. Pip seems like a sensitive guy, as we know earlier on in the story when he cries due to Estella mocking him. I guess he underestimated his emotions and expected his leave to be