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Great Expectations tells the story of a young boy nicknamed "Pip" who was born an orphan, but taken in by his sister and brother-in-law.
The theme of the story moralizes love and virtue over monetary value and class. Pip is ashamed of his position as middle-class, a shame caused by the love of his life, Estella Havisham, an orphan taken by a wealthy elderly woman and raised to be an aristocratic breaker of the hearts of men. Pip desperately wants to be a gentleman so that he may win her favor and is eventually blessed with good fortune, although he never wins her over. However, he soon realizes that he had made a mistake in leaving behind the home he was once comfortable with.
When Pip falls into large amounts of debt, his brother-in-law and father figure, Joe, pay it all off. Pip sees that he should not have pushed Joe and his loved ones away when he had received his vast fortune.
Pip later returns to the middle-class working society with his friend Herbert, quite content with his life.
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"Great Expectations" is a novel by Charles Dickens that follows the story of an orphan named Pip as he grows up and navigates through various social classes in 19th century England. The novel explores themes of ambition, identity, and the impact of societal expectations on individuals' lives.
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When was great expectation created?
Great Expectations was created in 1861.
When was Estella - Great Expectations - created?
Estella - Great Expectations - was created in 1861.
What is a palindrome for hero of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens?
A palindrome for hero of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens is Pip.
In great expectations what is the castle?
Mr. Wemmicks house is reffered to as the castle in Great Expectations.
Who is the author of Great Expectations?
Charles Dickens is the author of "Great Expectations." The novel was first published in 1861.
How was Mrs Joe in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens injured?
In Great Expectations, someone hit Mrs. Joe in the head.
One of pips antaganists in Great Expectations?
Mrs. Joe, Pip's sister, is one of the antagonists in Great Expectations.
What 19th century novel is made up from the letters exotic age patterns?
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What two things does johnny tell two-bit he want him to bring?
1 is the Great Expectations
What time of year was it when the trial took place in Great Expectations?
The trial in "Great Expectations" took place in the summer.
What was mr jaggers housekeeper name in Great Expectations?
Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper in Great Expectations was named Molly.
What is the only word joe can read Great Expectations?
The only word Joe is able to read in "Great Expectations" is "Joe."
