... ' 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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