Great Expectations (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Charles Dickens
- First Published: 1860
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Bildungsroman
- Time of Work: Nineteenth century
- Setting: England
- Genres: Long fiction, Bildungsroman, Sensation novel
- Subjects: Genealogy, Love or romance, Crime or criminals, Nineteenth century, Education or educators, Mistaken or secret identity, Friendship, Hope, Poverty or poor people, England or English people, Duty, Lower classes, Money, Identity, Orphans or orphanages, Eccentrics or eccentricities, Blacksmithing or blacksmiths
- Locales: London, England
Characters Discussed
Philip Pirrip, called Pip, an orphan and the unwanted ward of his harsh sister, Mrs. Joe. Although seemingly destined for a career as a blacksmith, he sees his fortunes improve after he meets a convict hiding in a graveyard. Afterward, through Miss Havisham, he meets Estella, the eccentric old woman’s lovely young ward. Thinking Miss Havisham is his benefactor, he goes to London to become a gentleman. Unfortunately for his peace of mind, he forgets who his true friends are. Finally, after Magwitch, the convict, dies and the Crown confiscates his fortune,...
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