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Overview of Great Expectations


            
             Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is the classic story of "rags to riches- seen from the eyes of a young boy, Pip. Despite his abusive upbringing he manages to be a kind boy that leads him to a life of fortune, mystery, and heartbreak. He lives with his torturous sister and her kindly husband until an unknown benefactor showers Pip in wealth. He is sent to London immediately and begins his education as a gentleman. Through grooming he turns his back on the people he once loved for the new life, but is shocked with the revelation of his benefactor's identity. Strange connections are discovered between his benefactor and the girl he loves and he realizes he only a part of something much bigger. In the end this is a story of unconditional love and forgiveness. .
             Themes.
             The importance of love and forgiveness because it can be the only certain thing at times in ones life.
             Discrepancy in judgment as to the guilt or innocence depending on the perspective and information of the character. .
             The contradiction to the popular belief that self-improvement according to others and social elevation will bring happiness and satisfaction. .
             Characters.
             Pip-orphaned at a young age he lived a poor life with his sister and her husband. Longs for a life of wealth and gains just that when it is bestowed upon him by a mysterious benefactor. He lives in his imagination assuming that it is Miss Havisham, preparing him to marry Estella the girl of Pip's dreams. He has great expectations of himself as he tries to improve himself morally and socially.
             Joe-Pip's brother-in-law and village blacksmith. He is uneducated and unrefined but he is a large influence Pip's early life as he teaches him to act for the benefit of others.
             Mrs. Joe-Pip's abusive sister. Claims that the only way to raise a child is through physical punishment. .
             Miss Havisham-a wealthy old woman who proves to be very eccentric and possibly insane. She was scarred when her fiancé left her at the alter, and has created in her a vendetta against all men.


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