The famed Greek philosopher‚ Plato‚ once remarked that “[the] notion of the just man‚ that… even when he is in poverty or sickness‚ or any other seeming misfortune‚ [will have] all things… work together for good to him in life and death.” Plato argues that the actions of just people will produce serenity in their life and goodwill from others. In Great Expectations‚ by Charles Dickens‚ Pip is kind and caring to Estella; however‚ Estella disregards Pip’s appearance and apparent station in society
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Provis’s last days on earth comfortable. In addition‚ Pip saves Miss Havisham when she gets caught on fire: "I had a double-caped coat on...and I got them over her" and "she was insensible and I was afraid to have her moved or even touched" (875). This proves that Pip cares for other people‚ even if they have treated him poorly. When Pip helps Miss Havisham‚ it shows his consideration to those in need. Pip relieving Miss Havisham from the fire after she was "coarse and common" towards him‚ shows Pip
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"Great Expectations" is set in Victorian England. It is apparent when we read the novel that Charles Dickens expressed many of his own views when writing the narrative‚ using a strong authorial voice. This is particularly clear when he addresses certain issues concerning the social and cultural concerns of the time‚ and through Pip’s desire for social change. The development of the relationship between Pip and Joe is crucial in realising the complexity and importance of their relationship because
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Hate is a burning fire of destruction; it has the power to destroy nations and people. However‚ just like love‚ it can bring people together. For example‚ it can bind people together against a common enemy. Hate and love are part of the same coin‚ and this is evident throughout many classical literature pieces. Hate is one of the most prevalent themes in classical literature as exemplified in Animal farm‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ and Great Expectations. Within many classical literature pieces’ hate is
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disappointment. All of his troubles begin when he first meets the old‚ mean‚ and rich lady‚ Miss Havisham and here beautiful adopted daughter‚ Estella. Once he sees Estella he is stunned by her beauty. Then Miss Havisham makes a plot to ruin Pip’s life by making him fall in love with Estella and then make her brutally break his heart. Soon‚ Pip begins to spend more and more time in Satis House‚ which is where Miss Havisham lives‚ and he becomes more known in the community. This causes him to become proud of
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Authors often use their works to convey criticisms of society. Such works of literature do not directly criticize specific real people or events. They do however present a sense of the writer’s concern with issues of social injustice and misguided values. Two strong examples of social criticism through literature are Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In both novels the writers project their social criticisms to the reader through the use of characterization
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Dickens criticized the world of his own time because it valued the status of being a gentleman over someone doing a useful job. Those who thought they were gentlemen often mocked ordinary citizens. Show how he achieved these aims through the language used and his description of the way Pip and the other characters behaved in the novel. In his numerous literary works‚ Dickens strong sense of right and wrong‚ and his recognition of the many injustices present in Victorian Society are clearly displayed
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The little boy is send to the house of Miss Havisham. She is wealthy spinster and has an adopted daughter named Estella. She takes Pip for Estella’s companion. The young boy falls in love with Estella although she is cruel to him. There are series of events which lead to the moment when Pip understands that he has got a secret benefactor. Pip must leave for London immediately where he is supposed to become a gentleman. Pip believes that Miss Havisham is his benefactor and visit her and Estella‚
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Compare the ways in which disturbed characters are presented in Macbeth and a selection of poetry by Carol Ann Duffy/ Pre 1914 poems. In Macbeth‚ Salome‚ Havisham and Stealing‚ there are a variety of ways in which disturbed characters are presented through both language‚ structure and context. In this essay‚ I will convey the various ways in which disturbed characters are shown throughout the written pieces such as violence‚ death and loneliness. The use of imagery helps to convey how the characters
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Story Choices: Great Expectations‚ By: Charles Dickens An Outpost of Progress‚ By: Joseph Conrad Animal Farm‚ By: George Orwell Satire; A Thumbs up for readers. When writing a book‚ authors try to focus upon drawing their reader’s attention. What better way to do that than the use of satire? Through out many books‚ such as‚ Great Expectations‚ Animal Farm‚ and An Outpost of Progress‚ satire is used prominently. In theses stories‚ satire is used as a base for corruption‚ chaos and
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