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    of two cities, and A Christmas Carol is regarded as one of the most influential authors ever. The Great Expectations received mixed criticism when it was published in 1861, however, since the 20th century it is considered a classic. Great Expectations is a standout amongst the most well-known novels during the Victorian period. Like the majority of his extraordinary books, Great Expectations has Dickens ' splendid utilization of character and plot- - alongside a mind blowing awareness and…

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    During the Victorian era, this novel named Great Expectations seeked how the start of a little boy called Pip was manipulated by expecting what is great for his endurance. As that said, the suspenseful factor knowing whether this particular character named Pip achieved his expectations or out seeked what he expected was a frantic resemblance. For instance, in Great Expectations, Charles Dickens explores how this significant character named Pip is developing throughout the novel. His values and…

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    In Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, Estella is constrained by her past, and she resents it because of the lasting impact her past left on her. The meaning of the novel is that the genuine relationships and being an honorable person through good deeds is more important than wealth and social class. Estella attained her elite social class and wealth because she was brought up by Havisham, her adoptive mother. But Havisham 's upbring results in her having no heart, she is isolated from…

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    Great Expectations follows the moral development of Pip, from his troubled beginnings to his equally problematic adulthood. He emerges from his childhood, marked by years of condescension from his sister, his extended family, and also his romantic obsession, Estella, with the opportunity to become a gentleman. With his love for Estella at the forefront of his thoughts, Pip moves to London and attempts to improve his social status; in doing so, however, he distances himself from his roots,…

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    The actual location of London might be a symbol that describes Pip’s success or how his “great expectations” turned out. At this point in the story, Pip is very lonely after leaving his family and that might foreshadow his future. This quote by Mr. Pocket reveals that the more one tries to cover up the simple truth of a person, the more they will show…

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    How does Charles Dickens explore Pip's state of mind ? William Priddy, 1ere ES1 'Great Expectations', by Charles Dickens, presents Pip's constant moral evolution. This particular extract reflects Pip's state of mind in his adolescence, following the year he spent visiting Miss Havisham. These encounters have presented to him an alternate lifestyle that he would not have been aware of otherwise. He begins to reflect on his own life and sees himself as inferior to Estella and her education.…

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    diagnosing mental disorders. What about the characters in these authors stories? Readers don’t think anything can be wrong with them, but what if the characters were real life people? Pip Pirrip; a fictional character in Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. Facing hard times growing up in the marshes of Kent in the mid 1800’s, all Pip wants is to be a gentlemen with good fortunes. Trying to keep it a secret…

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    kindness, individuals might prevent the loss of their childhood innocence. Born with compassion, people tend to act more kind in the years of their youth; however, as individuals age, expectations, judgements, and corruption haunts and creates obstacles in their lives. In Charles Dicken’s 19th century novel, Great Expectations, and J. D. Salinger’s classic literature, The Catcher in the Rye, they both highlights the importance of preserving childhood innocence in order to create a healthy…

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    everything; should people classify be classified based on their social class? In the book, Great expectations, by Charles Dickens, the main character, Pip, is really focused on his social standings. This book shows Pip’s journey through life from the time he was a child, an adolescent, and all the way through adulthood. His journey of figuring out what is most important to him, and conquering his “great expectation” really helps Pip determine who he is and how he wants to live his life. The…

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    Parker Driggs Mrs. Turner Honors British Literature 7 December 2016 “Growth” Expectations Potential is the inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or success in the future. Young people are often labeled with having immense potential, sometimes creating an immense burden on them as they try to fulfill those expectations. The potential these people possess can mark the beginning of a great period of growth and development if they learn to nurture their potential appropriately as…

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