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    In this literary study‚ the theme of identity will be examined in a character analysis of Pip in "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. In the novelPip is a young man who is the narrator and the main character used to define identity. Pip is a confused character constantly seeking his own identity‚ but he can never seem to understand who he is or where he is going in life. At times‚ Pip is uncertain of neither his own identity nor what he wants out of life. The different stages of childhood‚

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    In the movie Great Expectations‚ there are many positive characters but one who really stands out to me is Joe Gargery. Joe is a very hardworking man who provides for his wife and Pip. Even though Joe is not Pips father‚ he is the only fatherly figure Pip has ever known. Joe is a blacksmith and he teaches Pip how to be a blacksmith because one day he is expected to do the same. Joe Gargery is a positive light in the movie because the actions he has chosen to do. Joe did not have to step up to be

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    of Pip and Joe’s Relationship – How it Changes and Develops Joe is actually Pip’s brother-in-law and the village blacksmith. Joe stays with his overbearing‚ abusive wife—known as Mrs. Joe—solely out of love for Pip. Joe’s quiet goodness makes him one of the few completely sympathetic characters in Great Expectations. Although he is uneducated and unrefined‚ he consistently acts for the benefit of those he loves and suffers in silence when Pip treats him coldly. From the start of Great Expectations

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    Two Throughout Great Expectations we are introduced to many interesting and compelling characters. Some of the characters are quite charming and lovable while others are very vile and repulsive. Perhaps the best example of a positive and lovable character is Joe Gargery. Joe is a blacksmith and a sort of father to Pip‚ considering the death of both of Pip’s parents. Joe is a simple man who is content with living the life of a “commoner”. This contentment and true happiness that Joe holds creates a

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    Expectations. Having expectations could change one’s life. One can induce change within themselves or it can be influenced by others. This concept is noticeable with Pip‚ the main character in the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Pip is an orphan boy who lives in Kent‚ England with his abusive sister‚ Mrs. Joe‚ and his sympathetic uncle‚ Joe Gargery. He searches for value as a person in becoming a gentleman and in earning the love of Estella‚ an orphan adopted by Miss Havisham‚ a wealthy

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    their current path in life. However‚ the mentor and pupil relationship between Pip and Miss. Havisham contradicts tradition. Miss Havisham influences the outcome of Pip’s life by exposing him to the idea of wealth and its relation to social status. In “Great Expectation” by Dickens Pip’s expectation of wanting to be a gentleman shows that reality is sometimes ignored when it doesn’t fit within the same premises of the desired expectation. Pip is introduced to Estella by Miss Havisham when he visits

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    Dear Pip‚ I know you’ve been through troublesome times. And I want to let you know that I believe the reason for this is Estella. You see‚ her lack of feelings and caring gives your attraction for her an inevitable pain. For the reason being she has no feelings‚ doesn’t regard others feelings‚ & treats you terrible! Essentially‚ what love & care can be given/shown to a person when there isn’t any love or care to give? Estella has no feelings Pip. She constantly uses your attention for her benefit

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    The relationship between Pip‚ Estella‚ and Jaggers is going through much growth throughout the story. Pip’s and Estella’s relationship is very similar to as when Pip was just a common boy‚ and there is not much hope for the relationship to become real. Jaggers also has and will have much influence on the lives of Pip and Estella. The relationship between Pip and Estella is not getting much better and there is not much hope in it‚ the main reason being that Estella still treats Pip the same as when

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    Well within those chapters of the story " Great Expectations" Magwitch which is Pips bean factor and also the thief that made Pip bring him food has died in prison. Before he died though he tell Pip about his daughter which is a coincidence because Pip is in love with his daughter Estella. So as he dies talking about his daughter Pip would go through a change. Basically because now the way he saw the world has changed. Like how him and Magwitch didn’t get off at a good start but he sent him money

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    Pip‚ was the best name that Philip Pirrip could pronounce as a child. Growing up‚ Pip didn’t have a mother or a father to look after him‚ they died when he was younger‚ and this caused his older sister Mrs.Joe to have to look after him. Throughout the story‚ Pip has a large number of women who influence him in many different ways. First there is his sister‚ Mrs. Joe‚ then Biddy‚ Mrs.Havisham‚ and Estella. They all changed his life in different ways‚ yet they all contribute to how Pip is as a person

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