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During which years did the Victorian era take place?
During which years did the Victorian era take place?
Who emerged as probably the most famous novelist in the history of English literature during the late 1830s?
Who emerged as probably the most famous novelist in the history of English literature during the late 1830s?
Charles Dickens
What novel by Charles Dickens criticized society in a more general way?
What novel by Charles Dickens criticized society in a more general way?
Great Expectations
The narrative point of view in 'Great Expectations' is first-person retrospective.
The narrative point of view in 'Great Expectations' is first-person retrospective.
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Match the characters with their descriptions:
Match the characters with their descriptions:
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Who does Mrs. Joe ask where he has been, and how does she address him?
Who does Mrs. Joe ask where he has been, and how does she address him?
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Why does Pip not eat his slice of bread-and-butter during supper?
Why does Pip not eat his slice of bread-and-butter during supper?
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Pip considers giving Magwitch some bread and butter a theft.
Pip considers giving Magwitch some bread and butter a theft.
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Pip resolves to hide his hunk of bread-and-butter down the __________ of his trousers.
Pip resolves to hide his hunk of bread-and-butter down the __________ of his trousers.
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Match the following items Pip stole from the kitchen with their descriptions:
Match the following items Pip stole from the kitchen with their descriptions:
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What type of metaphors are mentioned in the first three clauses of the paragraph?
What type of metaphors are mentioned in the first three clauses of the paragraph?
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Who is the new character introduced in the text terrorizing Pip?
Who is the new character introduced in the text terrorizing Pip?
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Pip describes Magwitch as a gentle and kind man.
Pip describes Magwitch as a gentle and kind man.
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What did Magwitch force Pip to bring him: food and a _?
What did Magwitch force Pip to bring him: food and a _?
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Match the following descriptions with the characters: Joe and Mrs. Joe
Match the following descriptions with the characters: Joe and Mrs. Joe
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What is Pip's sister's reaction upon seeing Pip and his guilty conscience?
What is Pip's sister's reaction upon seeing Pip and his guilty conscience?
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Pumblechook is described as a well-liked character in the novel.
Pumblechook is described as a well-liked character in the novel.
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How does Pip feel after encountering the party of soldiers at the house door?
How does Pip feel after encountering the party of soldiers at the house door?
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What does Magwitch apologize for eating from Joe's house?
What does Magwitch apologize for eating from Joe's house?
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Match the following characters with their descriptions:
Match the following characters with their descriptions:
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Why does Pip confess to readers that he is scared to confess his theft to Joe?
Why does Pip confess to readers that he is scared to confess his theft to Joe?
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Pip associates the word 'above' on his mother's tombstone with higher values.
Pip associates the word 'above' on his mother's tombstone with higher values.
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Who helped Pip learn the alphabet?
Who helped Pip learn the alphabet?
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Miss Havisham's house had another name besides 'Manor', it was called __.
Miss Havisham's house had another name besides 'Manor', it was called __.
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Match the following descriptions with the character:
- Wears a wedding dress with one shoe on
- Described as a 'Sleeping Ugly' or 'blighted Cinderella'
- Symbolizes death and witch-like nature
Match the following descriptions with the character:
- Wears a wedding dress with one shoe on
- Described as a 'Sleeping Ugly' or 'blighted Cinderella'
- Symbolizes death and witch-like nature
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What does Estella refer to Pip as?
What does Estella refer to Pip as?
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Pip feels remorse for lying and confesses the truth to Joe.
Pip feels remorse for lying and confesses the truth to Joe.
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What does Joe advise Pip to do to be uncommon?
What does Joe advise Pip to do to be uncommon?
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Pip describes Jaggers as a burly man with an exceedingly large head and a corresponding large ____.
Pip describes Jaggers as a burly man with an exceedingly large head and a corresponding large ____.
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Match the character with their description:
Match the character with their description:
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Who is the pale young gentleman with red eyelids and light hair that Pip meets?
Who is the pale young gentleman with red eyelids and light hair that Pip meets?
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What does Miss Havisham order Pip to do after playing cards with Estella?
What does Miss Havisham order Pip to do after playing cards with Estella?
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Pip feels delighted and valued after kissing Estella's cheek.
Pip feels delighted and valued after kissing Estella's cheek.
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Pip makes efforts to teach Joe to make him less __ and __.
Pip makes efforts to teach Joe to make him less __ and __.
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Match the following characters with their actions or descriptions:
Match the following characters with their actions or descriptions:
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Who is described as a widow lady of highly sympathetic nature in the text?
Who is described as a widow lady of highly sympathetic nature in the text?
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Who does Pip visit at home in Walworth?
Who does Pip visit at home in Walworth?
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Pip is given £20 by ____. (Fill in the blank)
Pip is given £20 by ____. (Fill in the blank)
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Pumblechook, Mr. Trabb, and Miss Havisham's relatives are praised for their honesty in the text.
Pumblechook, Mr. Trabb, and Miss Havisham's relatives are praised for their honesty in the text.
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Who is Pip's guardian and lawyer?
Who is Pip's guardian and lawyer?
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What condition does Mr. Jaggers impose on Pip regarding his name?
What condition does Mr. Jaggers impose on Pip regarding his name?
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Pip believes that Miss Havisham is his benefactress.
Pip believes that Miss Havisham is his benefactress.
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Pip accuses Biddy of being __________ of his good fortune.
Pip accuses Biddy of being __________ of his good fortune.
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Study Notes
The Victorian Age
- The Victorian era was from 1832 to 1900.
- It was a time of extremes, with the working classes being poor and living in terrible conditions, while the middle classes grew rich and comfortable.
- The novel became the most popular and important literary form during this time.
- Novels were published in monthly parts, a fashion that went on for most of the century.
Charles Dickens
- Charles Dickens emerged on the literary scene in the late 1830s and became one of the most famous novelists in English literature.
- He satirized various aspects of society, including the failure of the legal system and the dehumanizing effect of money.
- Dickens' writing focused on the suffering of children and the importance of education for all.
Great Expectations
- Great Expectations is a novel that explores the complexities of society during the Victorian era.
- The novel has a partly autobiographical nature, reflecting Dickens' own life experiences.
- The original ending of the novel was more melancholy, but was changed to make it more acceptable to readers.
Characters
- Pip: the protagonist and narrator of the novel, an orphan living with his sister and brother-in-law.
- Estella: the adopted charge of Miss Havisham, raised to exact revenge on men.
- Miss Havisham: an heiress and the owner of Satis House, who employs Pip and delights in watching him play with Estella.
- Joe Gargery: Pip's brother-in-law, an honest and earnest blacksmith.
- Mrs. Joe: Pip's sister, who is more than twenty years older than him and has a strong personality.
Themes
- The novel explores the themes of social class, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.
- The novel begins with a comedic tone, but gradually becomes more tragic and serious.
Narrative Style
- The novel is written in a first-person retrospective narrative style, which allows Pip to look back on his life and comment on it.
- This style creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy, and allows the reader to understand Pip's thoughts and feelings.
Setting
- The novel is set in the marsh country, down by the river, and features a sense of isolation and desolation.
- The setting reflects the themes of the novel, with the marsh country symbolizing the complexities of life and the characters' struggles.### Pip's Sister and Brother-in-Law
- Pip's sister is a strong, soldier-like woman with a strong personality.
- She is shrill, while her husband, Mr. Joe, is a sweet-tempered man.
- Pip's sister has a dominating personality, reflected in her use of the cane, "Tickler", to punish Pip.
Pip's Relationship with Joe
- Pip and Joe have a trusting relationship, despite being treated poorly by Pip's sister.
- Joe is a large, childlike figure, with a simple and gentle nature.
- Pip considers Joe as a larger species of child, and they treat each other with a sense of equality.
The Encounter with Mrs. Joe
- Mrs. Joe returns home, furious, and Pip hides behind the door.
- She discovers Pip and throws him at Joe, who tries to calm her down.
- Pip is afraid of her and feels guilty for stealing food.
The Stealing of Food
- Pip steals food from the pantry, including bread, cheese, and a pork pie.
- He tries to hide his theft by putting tar-water in the brandy bottle.
- He takes a file from Joe's tools to help the convict, Magwitch.
The Meeting with Magwitch
- Pip meets Magwitch, the convict, and gives him the stolen food and file.
- Magwitch eats ravenously and is dressed in a grey uniform with an iron chain on his leg.
- Pip is afraid of Magwitch but tries to treat him kindly.
The Encounter with the Other Convict
- Pip sees another convict, dressed in grey, with a flat, broad-brimmed hat.
- The convict tries to strike Pip and runs into the mist.
- Pip is frightened and thinks that the convict is the one Magwitch told him about.
The End of Chapter 3
- Pip leaves Magwitch and returns home, expecting to be caught by a Constable.
- However, no one has discovered the theft, and his sister is busy with Christmas preparations.
- Pip's guilty conscience is a major theme in the novel.
Chapter 4
- Pip's family and friends gather for Christmas dinner.
- The guests include Mr. Wopsle, the clerk at church, and Mr. and Mrs. Hubble, the wheelwright and his wife.
- Uncle Pumblechook, Joe's uncle, brings gifts of sherry and port wine.
Characterization of Mr. Wopsle
- Mr. Wopsle has a Roman nose, a large shining bald forehead, and a deep voice.
- He is proud of his voice and punishes the Amens when reading the psalm.
Characterization of Uncle Pumblechook
- Uncle Pumblechook is a large, hard-breathing, middle-aged, slow man.
- He has a mouth like a fish, dull staring eyes, and sandy hair standing upright on his head.
Characterization of Mrs. Hubble
- Mrs. Hubble is a little curly sharp-edged person in sky-blue.
- She is younger than her husband, Mr. Hubble.
Characterization of Mr. Hubble
- Mr. Hubble is a tough, high-shouldered, stooping old man.
- He has a sawdust fragrance and stands with his legs extraordinarily wide apart.### Chapter 4
- Pip meets a strange and interesting combination of sawdust and fragrance in Mr. Pumblechook, implying a mix of dirty and nice qualities.
- Pip is fascinated by Mr. Pumblechook's behavior, who drinks brandy diluted with tar-water, which makes him act out of his mind.
- The company is shocked and Mrs. Joe goes to get the tar-water, while Mr. Pumblechook and Mr. Wopsle show signs of hunger and appetite.
Chapter 5
- The sergeant enters, looking for the blacksmith, Mr. Joe, to help repair the escaped convicts' handcuffs.
- Mr. Joe agrees to help and proposes that some of them, including Pip, go with the soldiers to help with the hunt.
- They find the two escaped convicts, Magwitch and Compeyson, fighting with each other.
- Magwitch tells the soldiers that he gives Compeyson up, while Compeyson accuses Magwitch of trying to murder him.
Chapter 5 (continued)
- Magwitch eventually sees Pip, and Pip tries to assure him of his innocence.
- The convicts are taken away, and Magwitch tells the sergeant that he stole food from the blacksmith's house.
- Magwitch apologizes to Mr. Joe for eating their food, showing a sense of remorse and humanity.
Chapter 6
- Pip reflects on his state of mind, feeling relieved but not guilty about stealing from Mrs. Joe.
- Pip loves Joe and doesn't want to lose his confidence, so he doesn't confess to stealing the food and file.
- Pip knows that not telling the truth is wrong, but he's too cowardly to do what's right.
Chapter 7
- Pip tells Joe about the convict's confession, and they discuss how the convict might have stolen the food.
- Mr. Pumblechook makes deductions about how the convict might have entered the pantry.
- Pip visits the churchyard, reading the family tombstones, and shows his innocence and limited understanding of the world.
Chapter 7 (continued)
- Pip meets Biddy, Mr. Wopsle's great-niece, who is an orphan like him.
- Biddy is a dirty girl from the lower class, and Pip describes her as needing to be cleaned and groomed.
- Biddy helps Pip learn the alphabet, and Pip struggles to read and write.
Chapter 8
- Pip and Mr. Pumblechook go to Miss Havisham's house, where Pip meets Estella, a beautiful and proud young lady.
- Estella is dismissive of Mr. Pumblechook and takes Pip to meet Miss Havisham.
- Miss Havisham's house is dark and lit only by candles, with a sense of decay and neglect.
Chapter 8 (continued)
- Miss Havisham wears a wedding dress, but with one shoe on, and her hair is white, symbolizing death and decay.
- Pip describes Miss Havisham as a waxwork or a skeleton, emphasizing her eerie and unsettling nature.
- Miss Havisham's watch and the clock on the wall have stopped at twenty minutes to nine, implying a sense of time standing still.
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Explore the Victorian era, a time of extreme social contrasts, and its reflection in literature. Learn about the writers who exposed the underlying problems of the society.
