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Guide Note:
Great Expectations is a classic novel by Charles Dickens about a young man named Pip, and his various adventures from his youth through to his manhood. -
Fast Facts:
- Writer: Charles Dickens
- Country: England
- Publisher: Chapman and Hall
- Publication dates: 1860 to 1861 (in serial form) & 1861 (in 3 volumes)
- Thematic Elements:
- Corruption
- Death
- Expectations
- Affection
- Loyalty and conscience over social advancement
- Wealth and class
- Flaws in Victorian society
- Narrative: First Person
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Plot Synopsis
The story follows the main protagonist, Pip, through the expectations of life and adventures of growing up. Originally divided into three volumes, the reader is clearly given notice when passing from each expectation to the next.First Expectation
The first expectation deals with Pip's childhood, being raised by his sister and her husband. It is during his simple childhood that he meets Estella, a snobbish but beautiful girl who attracts his attention. He abandons the simple life and begins to learn the craft of blacksmithing, Pip is surprised by legal notification that an anonymous benefactor has bequeathed to him property. He is to go to London for gentlemanly training.Second Expectation
It is in London that we start the second expectation. During this period, Pip rises to the status of the wealthy, as his generous benefactor has supplied for all his needs. He has no cares but to learn the ways of a gentleman. Through the circles of influence in London, he again meets with Estella. This time, however, she is pursued by many suitors.-
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What is the avg life expectancy of a dog? 4 AnswersAfghan Hound (12.0) Airedale Terrier (11.2) Basset Hound (12.8) Beagle (13.3) Bearded Collie (12.3) Bedlington Terrier (14.3) Bernese Mountain Dog (7.... read more -
Does the bond market shows low inflation expectations? 2 AnswersBond prices reflect future inflation expectations. Yields move in the opposite direction of prices, so as bond prices increase, yields drop. Recently, the Fede... read more -
what are the most expected games for PC for the year 2009. 3 AnswersThis is my list: Batman: Arkham Asylum, Resident Evil 5 Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes Bioshock 2 FIFA 10 Colin McRae: Dirt 2 Assassin's Creed... read more -
Do you want predictablity and structure in your life? Are you precise, follow a schedule, and expect timiliness? 1 AnswerI am usually more comfortable when I schedule something and work off the schedule. I never expect them to work perfectly. It does throw me quite a bit when th... read more
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Guide Note:
Great Expectations is a classic novel by Charles Dickens about a young man named Pip, and his various adventures from his youth through to his manhood. -
Fast Facts:
- Writer: Charles Dickens
- Country: England
- Publisher: Chapman and Hall
- Publication dates: 1860 to 1861 (in serial form) & 1861 (in 3 volumes)
- Thematic Elements:
- Corruption
- Death
- Expectations
- Affection
- Loyalty and conscience over social advancement
- Wealth and class
- Flaws in Victorian society
- Narrative: First Person
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Plot Synopsis
</small> The story follows the main protagonist, Pip, through the expectations of life and adventures of growing up. Originally divided into three volumes, the reader is clearly given notice when passing from each expectation to the next.First Expectation
</small> The first expectation deals with Pip's childhood, being raised by his sister and her husband. It is during his simple childhood that he meets Estella, a snobbish but beautiful girl who attracts his attention. He abandons the simple life and begins to learn the craft of blacksmithing, Pip is surprised by legal notification that an anonymous benefactor has bequeathed to him property. He is to go to London for gentlemanly training.Second Expectation
</small> It is in London that we start the second expectation. During this period, Pip rises to the status of the wealthy, as his generous benefactor has supplied for all his needs. He has no cares but to learn the ways of a gentleman. Through the circles of influence in London, he again meets with Estella. This time, however, she is pursued by many suitors.{{PAGENAME}} Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to Charles Dickens
- Wikipedia: Charles Dickens
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- David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page
- Complete Works of Charles Dickens
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