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and Magwitch, and Miss Havisham and Estella. Despite the supposed familial qualities of these relationships, the insinuation of the characters’ actions in volumes one and two demonstrate the selfish nature of human intent. However, in the final volume, Dickens illustrates the ability to redeem one’s nature through admittance in the final volume, as the characters began to reflect on their actions. The relationship between Miss Havisham and Estella and the reason behind Miss Havisham’s…

In the past people have done whatever they could to achieve the most wealth and highest status possible. Some have this idea that this so called wealth/status means just about everything in life. People misconcep what they are really even living for. Itis a disgrace that one feels that being wealthy is the only things that matters in life. These mercenary people do not even think about how it is important to be a good person and do positive things for the world. For example, Bernie Madoff…

Miss Havisham, whose memories of her relationship with Compeyson haunts her, teaches Estella to break men's hearts, including Pip's, as vicarious revenge for her pain. Later, she realizes that she is no longer trying to do so after witnessing Pip's admission of love for Estella. Miss Havisham opens up to Pip and tells him about Estella, and how, “when she first came to me, I meant to save her…

because it is kept a secret. When Pip comes of age, he is apprenticed to his father Joe, a blacksmith, until his presence is requested by Miss Havisham, an elderly woman. At the house, he is met by Estella, Miss Havisham's foster child, and the two play cards together to amuse Miss Havisham. This is repeated weekly, although occasionally Pip will support Miss Havisham as she walks around her old house. This all changes the day that a mysterious benefactor gives Pip a wealth- and great…

Many teen girls dream of modeling in beauty pageants; on a down side, the public has chosen to say beauty pageants sexualize women. However, this is false for the Miss USA Pageant. The Miss USA Pageant doesn’t sexualize women for the reason of having interviews on girl’s personalities, judging on confidence, and how the girls present themselves. The judges mostly look at the girl’s personality. At the beginning of the pageant, each contestant gives the judges a bio about themselves; with…

Life bases itself on the thoughts we believe, the choices we make and the people we surround ourselves with. In Charles Dickens’ novel, Great Expectations, Pip, a young boy starts his childhood under the care of his abusive sister and her obedient, yet kind husband, Joe. Pip comes from a common household, but has always been satisfied with his normal life. However, that all changes when Pip finds himself stealing food for a convict and falling for Estella, the adopted daughter of a wealthy woman…

The 1920s, also known as the “Roaring Twenties,” was a time like no other. New technology, abandonment of tradition, and daring feats all occurred during this time of dramatic change. The twenties was not a time of refinement or civility, but instead the signs of corruption were over-looked and life was lived to the fullest. New fads and ways of entertainment were discovered creating an easy going lifestyle. The radio, first developed in the 19th century, helped pave the way for new fads…

Dickens distinctly talks about how Pip once lost his head over a young girl. Dickens analyzes how people could fall in love at first sight, and generally go with the one who 's not right for them. Early in the morning, Pip and Pumblechook are heading to Miss Havisham 's house known as the Satis House. It was an old brick house, dismal, and had iron bars. Once at the Satis House, Pip meets Estella at…

Since television personality and real estate developer, Donald Trump, announced his candidacy for the 2016 Presidential Election on June 16, 2015 at Trump Towers in New York City, using the slogan “Make America Great Again”, he has made racist comments about Asians and African Americans and has expressed an Islamophobic attitude. He even went so far as to mock New York Times reporter, Serge Kovaleski, who suffers from arthrogryposis, which limits the movement of his arms. Trump claimed to have…

rewards. In one year, the Miss America Organization provides more than forty-five million dollars of scholarship aid to more than twelve thousand women. With the help of this non-profit organization and their financial aid, a large percentage of the pageant participants have their degree or are in the act of earning their undergraduate or graduate degrees. Miss America’s Outstanding Teen can win thirty-thousand dollars in scholarships. In its thirty-five year history, this pageant has awarder…