... system: the lawyer, the clerk, the judge, the prison authorities and the convicts. He uses characters such as Mrs Joe Gargery and Magwitch to define people's common views about crime and punishment and how it is explored through the character Magwitch. The prison system in England may have had a significant ... his appearance as a "fearful man, all in coarse grey." He's rough and dark looking. "A man with no hat, and with broken shoes." He is no gentleman, he's shabby looking. Dickens uses many verbs to show what has happened to Magwitch like "soaked in water" "smothered in mud" "lamed b...

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... ' story. Like Cinderella, who wants to be the belle of the ball in order to win the heart of Prince charming, Pip wants to become a 'Gentleman- in order to win the heart of Estella. This is a fairytale that can only be accomplished with the help of a fairy godmother or in Pips case ... her identity was shaped under the control of her adopted mother Miss Havisham. It is through these influences that Pip and Estella learn lessons, which define the characters we see in the final paragraphs of the revised ending. Joe had a positive influence on Pip. He exhibits honesty and exemplifies the go...

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... uncle to Satis house where he meets Estella. Although she treats him coldly and contemptuously he falls in love with her and wants to become a gentleman in the hopes he might be worthy of Estella. Against his dreams he becomes a common laborer working in a blacksmith's forge. One day Pip learns ... must go to London to collect. When he gets to London he starts his education to be a gentleman. He is tutored by Matthew Pocket, his friend"s, Herbert, father. Although he is striving to become a gentleman, Herbert and Pip lead an undisciplined life. Pip soon returns home for a funeral. He lea...

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• Grade Level: High School