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Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens

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Great Expectations Questions on Chapter 8

Great Expectations

In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens uses a range of literary devices to enhance the narrative. Imagery is prominent, vividly depicting settings and characters, particularly in the opening chapter...

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Great Expectations

Pip humorously observes that the corduroy clothing worn by Mr. Pumblechook and his shopman seems to naturally attract seeds, due to its fuzzy texture. The seeds are so prevalent on their outfits, it...

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Parallel structure in Great Expectations is used to enhance descriptions and emotions. In Chapter 5, Dickens uses repetitive phrases beginning with "now" to describe soldiers at the forge,...

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Great Expectations

In Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, foreshadowing plays a significant role in shaping the narrative. Early on, Pip's interactions with Estella and Miss Havisham hint at future heartbreak and Miss...

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Great Expectations

Pip stays with Uncle Pumblechook before his first visit to Miss Havisham's house because Pumblechook is involved in arranging the visit. Pip dislikes Pumblechook, who is arrogant and treats him...

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The answer to this question lies in the gothic setting of both the graveyard scene (a typical gothic ingredient) and also Satis House. Estella is established as a cruel character, whose delight it is...

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The quote highlights Pip's disorientation after leaving Miss Havisham's dark, oppressive environment, symbolizing his confusion and the ominous nature of his encounters there. The contrast between...

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