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How does Dickens reveal his attitude toward the bourgeois in "Great Expectations"?

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Posted by wddd on Monday December 8, 2008 at 1:55 PM and tagged with bourgeois, dickens, great expectations.

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  1. morrol
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    Dickens shows the futility of the bourgeois in "Great Expectations" in a number of ways. One way that he satirizes the bourgeois is in the character of Miss Havisham. The old lady lives in a time trap. While her food and clothes are of a very fine quality, they are old. She has become trapped by her possessions.

    Another commentary on the bourgeois is the ease with which Pip attains 'gentleman' status. Despite being merely a blacksmith's apprentice, Pip is able to become a gentlemen by having money alone. Breeding proves unnecessary, therefore the bourgeois lifestyle can be attained.

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    Posted by morrol on Monday December 8, 2008 at 3:26 PM