What are the main events Great Expectations by Charles Dickens?

Answer 1

Other stories--besides Pip's direct story--include the history of Magwitch and Molly; the relationship of Wemmick and the Aged Parent; the story of the Pocket's and their connection to Miss Havisham, and finally, Estella's marriage to Bentley Drummle.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

One major subplot is Pip's much spent time at Satis House. This leads Pip throught half of the second stage that Miss Havisham is his benefactor and that he would get Estella's hand in marraige as part of it. When Pip realizes that someone else is the benefactor he knows Estella isn't part of the deal.

Answer 4

There is the childhood theme, of Pip, Estella and Biddy.
The Christian theme, with things like suffering and then redemption etc.
There is the theme of guilt, when Pip has to steal and lie to his family.
There is the theme of love, Pip's unrequited love for Estella.

Answer 5

Some of the main events in "Great Expectations" include Pip meeting the escaped convict Magwitch in the graveyard, Pip receiving a large sum of money from an anonymous benefactor, discovering the true identity of his benefactor, and ultimately realizing the importance of loyalty, love, and humility over wealth and social status.

Answer 6

Some motifs in great expectations are society and class, innocence, lies and deceit, and criminality.