Explain the Fairy tale elements in dickens's Great Expectations by Charles Dickens?

Answer 1

Dickens's use of Fairy tale elements in Great expectations was almost like a cinderella story. When Pip was younger, he had a tough life, with Mrs. Joe, who was almost like the stepmother in Cinderella. Estella, you can say was the princess in the story. Magwich was like the fairy god mother in situation, giving pip expectations and giving him more of a prince life.

Answer 2

"Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens contains elements of a fairy tale with its Cinderella-like plot of a poor orphan boy, Pip, who encounters unexpected fortune when he is mysteriously made a gentleman. The novel also features fairy tale-like characters, such as the eccentric Miss Havisham and the tragic Estella, as well as a theme of transformation and self-discovery that mirrors traditional fairy tale narratives. Overall, these elements create a sense of magic and whimsy that contribute to the timeless appeal of the story.