Great Expectations

During the time period depicted in the novel "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens, London was characterized by extreme social disparities, with a stark contrast between the wealthy upper class and the impoverished lower class. The city was undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization, leading to overcrowding, pollution, and poor living conditions for the working class. The streets were often filled with crime, poverty, and despair, reflecting the darker aspects of Victorian society.

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Estella did not have a daughter in Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations." She was the daughter figure of Miss Havisham and eventually became Pip's love interest in the story.

Pip's home life is bleak and oppressive. He lives with his abusive sister and her husband in a small village where he suffers mistreatment and neglect. His home is described as lonely and rundown, adding to the overall feeling of desolation in his life.

A convict is a person who has been found guilty of a crime by a court of law and is serving a sentence, typically in prison.

Joe doesn't walk Pip to the coach because Pip insults and rejects Joe due to his lower social status. This makes Joe feel hurt and unwanted, leading him to quietly leave and not accompany Pip to the coach.

Pip assumed Mr. Wemmick was a bachelor because he never mentioned having a wife or family and led a solitary life focused on his work at Jaggers' office. Additionally, Wemmick's home, the Castle, was a self-contained world that seemed more suited to a single person rather than a family.

Wemmick was a clerk who worked for Mr. Jaggers, a lawyer in Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations". He was responsible for handling legal matters and paperwork for Mr. Jaggers' clients.

The term that best characterizes how Pip was feeling in "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens is likely "ambitious." Pip's desires for social advancement and a better life drive him throughout the novel, motivating his actions and decisions. His aspirations and yearning for greater opportunities shape his character development.

Pip was there originally to keep Miss Havisham company and also to play with Estella which Miss Havisham enjoyed watching.

Mr. Wopsle thinks he saw Orlick sitting behind Pip at the play.

Magwitch was sentenced to 14 years in prison, while Compeyson was sentenced to 7 years. This means Magwitch was sentenced to 7 years more than Compeyson.

Mr. Wopsle refers to the Prodigal Son as "Prodigal Child" and shares his interpretation during the performance at the Three Jolly Bargemen. He sees the story as a cautionary tale about the consequences of reckless living and the importance of forgiveness and redemption.

In chapters 1-10. I have been introduced to 7 characters, Joe- which is the husband of Mrs. Joe. Joe is easy going & strong. Mrs. Joe- is Pips sister, she also takes care of Pip, she is strict on him, also the wife of Joe. The convict- Pip met him at the graveyard, he is quite scary, but soon him & Pip become friends. Uncle Pumplechook he makes Pip feel bad, he is a friend of Mrs. Joe, he pompously boss Mrs. Joe's & belittles Pip. Estella- she is Pips dream. Miss Havisham- is who Pip lives with after he left Mrs. Joe's.

The narrator in "Great Expectations" adopts a critical and satirical attitude towards the London social club that Pip becomes a member of. Through the character of Mr. Jaggers, Dickens highlights the superficiality and self-importance of the club's members, portraying it as a place where appearances and social status are valued over genuine character and integrity.

The opening line of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens is: "My father's family name being Pirrip, and my Christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make of both names nothing longer or more explicit than Pip."

The inciting incident in "Great Expectations" is when Pip encounters the escaped convict, Magwitch, in the graveyard in the opening chapters. This encounter sets off a chain of events that shape Pip's life and lead him towards his "great expectations" of a better life.

I expect your company to provide quality products/services, excellent customer support, transparent communication, and a commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. I also hope to see innovation and a focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of your operations.

The clocks in "Great Expectations" stop at 20 minutes to 9. This is the moment when Miss Havisham's life was disrupted when she received a letter breaking off her engagement.

The cold silvery mist symbolizes a sense of isolation, uncertainty, and vulnerability, mirroring the end of Pip's expectations where he realizes the emptiness of his aspirations and the harsh reality of his situation. The mist represents a veil over his future, obscuring his path and leaving him feeling lost and disoriented as he comes to terms with the failure of his dreams.

The narrator becomes angry and determined to resist her mother's expectations because she feels suffocated and controlled by her mother's rigid demands. She seeks autonomy and independence, leading to conflict and a desire to assert her own identity.

Mr. Jaggers made it a strict condition of Pip's sudden fortune because the person providing the money, Magwitch, specifically requested that Pip never know his true identity as the benefactor. This condition was meant to protect Magwitch and maintain his secret to avoid legal trouble.

The opening scene of "Great Expectations" takes place on the misty marshes near the village of Pip's home.

Uncle Pumblechook rented his store from a person named Mr. Wopsle's great-aunt.