... upon, leaving each man to choose between his inner yearnings and the clarion call of the organized civilization. This problem faces John Wemmick in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. On the surface, Wemmick appears as a dedicated worker and an upstanding member of society who maintains a healthy domestic lifestyle. Upon closer inspection ... becoming emotionally involved in work were seen as signs of weakness. Mr. Jaggers, Wemmick's employer and literary counterpart, appears completely eaten up by his work. He takes his courtroom attitude with him everywhere, to the point that others ...

• Word Count: 792
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... upon, leaving each man to choose between his inner yearnings and the clarion call of the organized civilization. This problem faces John Wemmick in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. On the surface, Wemmick appears to be a dedicated worker and upstanding member of society who maintains a healthy domestic lifestyle. Upon closer inspection ... and becoming emotionally involved in work were seen as signs of weakness. Mr. Jaggers, Wemmick's employer and literary counterpart, appears completely eaten up by his work. He takes his courtroom attitude with him everywhere, to the point that othe...

• Word Count: 793
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate