How does Dickens writing gain sympathy for Pip and keep the reader engaged in the opening chapter of Great Expectations?

Answer 1

Dickens gains sympathy for Pip in the opening chapter of Great Expectations because Pip is talking to himself and can not even say his own name correctly. Pip is also sitting by his families gravestones which makes the reader feel sympathy for him.

Answer 2

Dickens establishes sympathy for Pip by portraying him as a vulnerable and mistreated orphan who longs for warmth and kindness. The use of vivid imagery and descriptive language creates a sense of empathy in the reader. Additionally, the mystery surrounding Pip's encounter with the convict at the graveyard piques the reader's curiosity and draws them into the unfolding story.