In Charles Dickens' novel, Great Expectations, there are several differences between the illusion and the truth. ... The most important illusion Great Expectations is Pip's confident expectations of a better life. ... Setting in Great Expectations was also an important contrast of illusion and the truth. ... 'I think you're another.'" (443) By this quote, Wemmick reveals that Jaggers too can conceal the truth. ... The settings in Great Expectations emphasize the differences between appearance and reality in that illusions are not always the truth....

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A fearful man, all in coarse grey, with a great iron on his leg."" Early on in the novel Great Expectations, Dickens introduces the concept of imprisonment, a theme that is subtly intertwined throughout the story. ... Pip, the protagonist of Great Expectations, and also the person being threatened in the above quote, suffers from imprisonment on a day to day basis. ... Whatever the prison may be, it is certain that the prevalent theme of imprisonment is a vital component of Great Expectations....

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Characteristics of characters in the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Pip: In the beginning, and almost throughout the novel the Pip is guilty conscious and ashamed. ... This quote shows that Pip would do anything to fit in and to be accepted by upper class, even if it means being miserable. ... She is one of the many characters from the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. ... Estella is a very interesting character of Great Expectation. ... Estella is a very interesting character that makes Great Expectations even more exciting. ...

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Charles Dickens', "Great Expectations," is a tale of forgiveness. ... The titular great expectations are laid upon Pip by Magwitch, a former convict who was so struck by Pip's kindness towards him at a young age that he spends years attempting to scrape together enough money to finance Pip's education and gentrification. ... Earlier in the quote Pip "would sit and look at him, wondering what he had done, and loading him with all the crimes in the Calendar." ... The language in this quote is extremely negative and conveys Pip's thoughts and feelings towards Magwitch in the b...

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(Trump, 4) This quote by Donald Trump bluntly sums up how he views his success as an entrepreneur. ... (Blair, 237) At this point in his life he wanted to exceed everyone else's expectations. ... (Bohner, 219) Trump took this quote to heart. ... (Bohner, 222) Trump explains how his passion for his work is another great element for success. ... In doing this, employees or personal will look up to you as a great person. ...

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(Trump, 4) This quote by Donald Trump bluntly sums up how he regards his success as an entrepreneur. ... (Bohner, 219) Trump took this quote to heart. ... (Bohner, 222) Trump explains how his passion for his work is another great element for success. ... In doing this, employees or personal will look up to you as a great person. ... (Schwartz, 143) On opening day, the public response exceeded Trump's uncultivated expectations. ...

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Synopsis Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is the classic story of "rags to riches- seen from the eyes of a young boy, Pip. ... He has great expectations of himself as he tries to improve himself morally and socially. ... Time and Setting Great Expectation is set in early Victorian England, a time a great social change. ... Significant Quotes "My convict looked around him for the first time, and saw me I had been waiting for him to see me, that I might try to assure him of my innocence."" ...

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In Charles Dickens' novel, Great Expectations, there are several differences between the illusion and the truth. ... The most important illusion Great Expectations is Pip's confident expectations of a better life. ... Setting in Great Expectations was also an important contrast of illusion and the truth. ... 'I think you're another.'" (443) By this quote, Wemmick reveals that Jaggers too can conceal the truth. ... The settings in Great Expectations emphasize the differences between appearance and reality in that illusions are not always the truth....

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In Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, he discusses some social issues from Victorian England. ... The prison system of Great Expectations is actually from the early nineteenth century while Dickens actually wrote the story between the years 1860 and 1861. ... The information gathered for thus paper from books are from Charles Dickens" Great Expectations. ... All of these books and websites contributed to the information and quotes incorporated in this paper. ... (Great Expectations p. 761-762) Mrs. ...

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This common occurrence exists in Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. ... This quote shows how Herbert's optimism helps Pip tolerate his lack of opulence. ... These quotes show how Herbert is more morally developed than Pip because he cares more about the people he loves more than having an opulent lifestyle. ... I think I would have gone through a great deal to kiss her cheek. ... " (Dickens 450) This quote shows how Herbert and Clara's love is enduring, even with Pip there. ...

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Great Expectations Plot Development Exposition: The setting of the begginning this story takes place in a small village located on some marshes in England. ... (Great Expectations, Chapter 1, page 1 and 2) This quote tells us some of the land features as well as the tone of dark and sad. ... He could be described as a gentle giant because of his great strength and his blue personality color. ... This is shown in the story when Pip states, "...his large head, his dark complexion, his deep-set eyes, his bushy black eyebrows, his large watch-chain, his strong black dots ...

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Similarly, in Dead Poets Society, a high expectations school, Welton Academy, has a well-known and respected name. ... To illustrate this, he took the class out onto the oval and gave each of them a quote. They were then required to kick a football and recite the quote. ... They believe they're destined for great things, just like many of you; their eyes are full of hope, just like you. ... Strength through action, strength through discipline' was the quote recited by the class, along with the rigid salute of the members-only group. ...

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In Maggie Nelson's "Great to Watch" she writes about the connection between image flow and mediated images with the integration of human relationships. ... Nelson expresses a great deal of problems that are created because of the freedom of image flow. ... Jayanthi and Alicia chose their specific strategies because they went against the expectations. ... The quote here expresses the thoughts on the actions of the cadets. ... These two quotes contradict with each other. ...

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Laws, peer pressure, expectations of the general public and public scrutiny are some of the things that provide control within the subsets of society. ... This quote was the beginning of that select group starting to rebel against their controlled society. ... They believe they are destined for great things. ... This quote is a strong representation of "Carpe Diem" - seize the day. ... This quote illustrates that Mr. ...

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The two texts that we read, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Charles Dicken's Great Expectations, both represent different courtship and marriage rituals taken from their perspective time periods. ... The marriages in Great Expectations, on the other hand were primarily from the middle class. ... This is a quote from Charlotte Lucas, one of the female characters in Pride and Prejudice. It is a quote that I feel exemplifies the general feelings against marriage for this time period and the people in upper class England. In Great Expectations, our first look at marriage is th...

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Their marriage is symbolic for the union between the colonies and Great Britain. ... When Rip fails to meet her expectations he gets verbally assaulted and this drives him out of the house and makes him want to go off by himself. Dame can be compared to England at this time because England had expectations of the colonies at this time. ... This quote seems to be subtly defending the colonists showing how they simply want to live a happy life but Great Britain will not leave them alone. ... After gaining its freedom and independence, America must break apart from Great Britain and form it...

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During my four years of playing football for Scotts Valley High School, I heard these kinds of quotes all the time. ... This was a great opportunity to learn more about the game and share what I know with the players. ... I recited the same speeches and had many of the same expectations of the players. ... When I look back, I can now see there were reasons why my parents had certain expectations. ... Not only have my responsibilities and environment changed, I have changed a great deal during the last few months as well. ...

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The Great Gatsby, written by F. ... Jay Gatsby, the namesake of Fitzgerald's novel, is a prime example of such expectations. ... Found in the opening paragraphs of the novel, this quote introduces Gatsby to the audience as an almost God-like, mysterious man. ... This quote was taken from the second to last page of the novel. ... He bought a great mansion across the bay from her own home. ...

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In Amy Tan's "Two Kinds," Jing-mei struggles with her mother's high expectations to be a youth prodigy through constantly bucking and opposing her mother's wishes. ... As Tan indicates with the quote from the mother saying "You could open a restaurant. ... This quote tells me right away that the mother's intentions are very pure even though she conveys it in a different way than most mothers would. ... Illustrated in the following quote-"In all of my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect" (306). ... The conflict soo...

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The details Sean gives in his travel log are predominately critical of people, places and encounters he experiences on his journey, which create an image of Australia which is in great contrast to that of tourism guides and the general perception of Australia. ... (pg 34) This quote stereotypes the people of Adelaide as having no taste and being proud supporters of the 80's icon the mullet. ... By going into great depths of detail over the most irrelevant of things such as signs he sees while driving show just how bored he is. ... Sean and David's Long Drive focuses on a slightly dif...

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King had a great deal of followers, but, as well, as many foes. ... There is a great deal of controversy that surrounds Malcolm X and the manner in which he lived and fought. ... The main characters in the movie were living up to the expectations of their parent's, they were not choosing their own path to live by, but, rather, their path had already been paved. ... I have not cross-referenced and quoted, but have made my own rules and have life my life well, thus far. To live life well means a great many things to a great many people. ...

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This quote is a valuable lesson to anyone with any job, no matter what. ... In this separate quote, I can relate the two to being an asset to any managerial philosophy. ... Great detail and attention must be paid to each and every moment. ... I have picked out two quotes that represent the importance of developing and understanding true happiness. ... Little things like grudges with others as well as myself, impossible expectations and limits that I set, the way I treat others and the way I show my moods to freely. ...

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Sonny lives in the North during the late 50s while the setting of Battle Royal takes place during the 30s in the South, both navigate their own paths to manhood trying to defy the expectations set before them. ... The Ralph Ellison short story titled Battle Royal, is a great exemplary of this everyday struggle. ... In the quote above one can see that even the manner that a black person was spoken to was vulgar, and an as black person you had to know your place. ...

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He was nervous, thinking that if he didn't perform up to his own high expectations, he'd let down his team, his coach, the fans and himself. ... His thought process was that if he makes the game winning shot, that's great. ... Kevin Durant's favorite quote is "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard." ...

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The ability of a teacher to contribute to the pedagogy of students is essential and of great privilege. American journalist and former news anchor Dan Rather, opened up his 1977 autobiography The Camera Never Blinks, with a profound statement about the beginning of his dreams, ignited by a former teacher The quote reads, "The dream begins most of the time with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes even poking you with a sharp stick called truth.... I find the ability to set high expectations and encourage my students to take owner...

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