Great Expectations

Mr. Pumblechook is a somewhat pompous and self-important character in Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations." He is Pip's uncle by marriage and is portrayed as a social climber who often brags about his connections and accomplishments, despite lacking genuine concern for Pip's well-being.

The tone established by Miss Havisham's words is vengeful and bitter. Her desire for revenge against men, as symbolized by the instruction to "break their hearts," reveals her deep-seated anger and disillusionment stemming from her own past heartbreak. The repetition of the phrase "break their hearts" and the lack of mercy suggest a relentless and unforgiving attitude towards those who have wronged her.

There are two main convicts in Great Expectations. The first is ultimately identified as Magwitch, who is Pip's friend from the swamp. The second is Compeyson.

Compeyson was a scam artist, and Magwitch helped him. The scheme is discovered, and Magwitch ends up hating Compeyson. Magwitch fights Compeyson on the swamp just before they are both recaptured. The two later fight in a river that runs through London, and Magwitch ends up drowning Compeyson.

He had many pets and was deeply saddened to lose any of them, but he always recovered by finding another. His crow was probably one of his favorite, since after the bird died, he had him stuffed and he kept it the rest of his life.

He attended school sporadically until he was 15 years old. In his lifetime he attended three formal schools.

Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens is the author of Great Expectations

The original ending is depressing and vengeful. Pip meets Estella several years later, and finds that she leads a "most unhappy life", having remarried a poor doctor after Drummle was killed and that she now "understood what [Pip's] heart used to be". Dickens was later advised by a friend who had read over it, to change the ending into a happier tone.

The revised ending concludes with Pip and Estella becoming friends.

Mr. Murdstone is portrayed as a cold, cruel, and controlling character in "David Copperfield." He is manipulative, abusive, and authoritarian towards David and his mother. He represents the oppressive and oppressive side of Victorian society, embodying qualities of emotional repression and domination.

The forge in Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations is where the protagonist, Pip, grows up with his sister and her husband, Joe Gargery, a blacksmith. It symbolizes hard work, honesty, and integrity, as Joe embodies these qualities. The forge also serves as a contrast to the more ambitious and materialistic world that Pip eventually becomes exposed to.

A tickler is a reminder system used to ensure important tasks or deadlines are not forgotten. It can consist of physical items like papers or digital tools like software programs to help keep track of and prompt action on upcoming events. Ticklers are commonly used in office environments to stay organized and on schedule.

Familial expectations refer to the beliefs, values, and behaviors that family members expect from one another. These expectations can include various aspects such as career choices, academic achievements, relationships, and cultural traditions. Fulfilling familial expectations can sometimes lead to pressure and conflict within families.

Great Expectations was published in weekly increments in the All Year Round literary magazine, owned by Dickens himself. Sections began release from December 1, 1860 toAugust 3, 1861.

The song played during that scene is "Besame Mucho" by Cesaria Evora.

The "Pocket" family lived in Hammersmith. They were relations of Herbert Pocket whom Pip initally met and fought with in Miss Havershams garden. Matthew Pocket(Herbert's father), Herbert's mother, Startop, and Bentley Drummle.

That I had a fever and was avoided...that the time seemed interminable, that I confounded impossible existences with my own identity; that I was a brick in the house wall, and yet entreating to be released from the giddy place where the builders had set me;...

Tickler was a wax-ended piece of cane, worn smooth by hitting someone with it, in the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

Drummle informs Pip about his engagement to Estella, revealing that she was the reason why he visited Satis House.

Herbert called Clara's father "Magwitch" in Great Expectations. Magwitch is a character in the novel who is a convict and plays a significant role in Pip's life.

Estella's mother was Molly, Mr. Jagger's housekeeper who he saved from conviction. She was trialed for murder, a crime she most likely commited, but he twisted the facts to cause her to seem innocent. Wemmick refered to her as "a wild beast tamed."

Estella's father was Magwitch, the convict who Pip helped in the marshes. He became Pip's benefactor. He had other alliases like Provis or Mr. Campbell that he used in different situations. He was eventually caught, trued, and executed, but before he was, Pip revealed to him that Estella was his daughter.

It was believed that Molly destroyed her child. However, Pip put the pieces together and realized the truth about Estella's parentage.

The C in Compeyson is directly comparable to the Abel of Abel Magwitch, due to the strong correlation between their relationship and the biblical story of Cain and Abel. Hence the C could be representative of Cain. Many parallels are seen between the two stories, the mark of Cain, and the mark on Compeyson's face dealt by Magwitch's wife (Molly). Furthermore Magwitch becoming a sheep farmer in New South Wales, and Abel being a shepherd. However Compeyson's turning on Magwitch in court to get him a longer prison sentence, could be seen as a metaphor for Cain's murder of Abel.

Two characters who seek revenge in "Great Expectations" are Miss Havisham and Compeyson. Miss Havisham seeks revenge on men after being jilted at the altar, using Estella as a tool to break men's hearts. Compeyson seeks revenge on Magwitch for his past actions, which leads to a chain of events affecting Pip and others.

Miss Havisham was left at the altar by her fiancé who was known as Compeyson in Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations". Compeyson was a conman who duped her into believing he loved her, only to abandon her on their wedding day.

Ponyboy relates to Pip from Great Expectations in that they both experience struggles with their identities and social class. They both navigate complex family dynamics and undergo personal growth throughout their respective stories. Despite facing challenges, both characters ultimately strive to carve out their own paths in life.

Ambitious. Joe is hardworking and loyal, always striving to do his best in his work as a blacksmith and in his relationships with others, despite facing challenges and setbacks.

Estella marries Bentley Drummle in Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations."