Essays Tagged: "Estella"

Great Expectations

tragic hero, and wanting to be someone else are seen throughout the book through the characters of Estella, Magwitch, Miss Havisham, and Pip.The character of Estella represents the symbols of isolati ... sed her for revenge on men. On his first visit to the Satis House, Pip overheard Miss Havisham tell Estella 'Well? You can break his heart.' [65]. By doing what Miss Havisham tells her to, she shows s ...

(3 pages) 121 0 4.7 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

a character sketch of Pip in Dicken's "Great Expectations"

best of friends and felt very stronglytowards each other. However, once Pip had been introduced to Estella, hewas overcome by her beauty, and would never again be able to look at Biddy,without feelin ... e able to look at Biddy,without feeling critical towards her. Slowly, after coming into contact withEstella, Pip was becoming superficial, as he was only interested in a girl'sappearance. Thinking of ...

(2 pages) 76 0 3.8 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Self Actualization in "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

y life that restricts him from accepting himself. Pip as a child first learned of social class from Estella. Pip's first experience of feeling lower appeared in the first scene with Estella; where Est ...

(3 pages) 100 0 5.0 Aug/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Which of the three endings to Great Expectations was most appropriate considering the plot of the novel?

food for him. Later on he is taken to Satis house, where lives the rich Miss Havisham and her ward Estella. Miss Havisham wants Pip to "play" for her. However having seen how they live Pip becomes di ... nly one good thing with his money - securing a living for his friend Herbert. He falls in love with Estella, who has, however been brought up by Miss Havisham to be a heartbreaker. However Pip is conv ...

(5 pages) 61 0 4.5 Sep/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Great Expectations

est of an old woman named Ms. Havisham. He goes there to play with Ms. Havisham's adopted daughter, Estella. Now, understand that Estella was brought up very differently than most little girls. She wa ... ently than most little girls. She was brought up in a way that will backlash her mother in the end. Estella's main mission in life is to take revenge on the Male sex. Estella has no heart, no room to ...

(2 pages) 29 0 3.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: Clouded Thoughts

duty to family. Throughout the whole book characters demonstrate these themes. The characters Pip, Estella, Joe, Mrs. Joe, and Biddy demonstrated love, a huge theme, throughout the book. Rich against ... trol and he showed that he is easily corruptible. As a young boy, Pip was easy for Miss Havisham or Estella to mold into whatever they liked. ?Far into the night, Miss Havisham?s words, ?Love her, lov ...

(5 pages) 33 0 1.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

"Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens: how Pip is the portrayal of what 19th century society considered a gentleman, whereas Joe was whom Dickens believed to be the true gentleman.

turn become a gentleman or respected man, and thus win the respect and heart of the woman he loves, Estella. These "great expectations" were to gain status, achieve riches, and be successful. These th ... or failure. While he does achieve these things, Pip comes to realize, after again being rejected by Estella, that a gentleman is not based solely on these characteristics. His epiphany is complete whe ...

(3 pages) 73 1 0.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

"Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

experiences affect the person's behavior and thoughts. In the case of Pip, he was kind until he met Estella, Miss Havisham, and the Satis House. They corrupt his way of thinking by making him believe ... ay of thinking by making him believe that social class and wealth are what is going to bring he and Estella together. Pip first displays his kindness when he brings the food to the convict and is happ ...

(6 pages) 107 2 3.4 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

"Great expectations ".

many things that happen that show characters separate and reconcile through out the novel. Pip and Estella are able to come back together after years of being apart, much like Pip and Joe. They are a ... the novel that he emphasized in his original version of the ending. In the revised ending, Pip and Estella meet again in the garden at Satis House, but the possibility of them being together, even ma ...

(1 pages) 26 0 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Love, wealth and Ambition's roles in Great Expectations.

o learns the position that love, ambition, and wealth play in ones life. Throughout the novel, Pip, Estella, Miss Havisham, and several other characters learn a variety of morals that could have helpe ... s tremendous ambition for himself in order to move up in social status and perhaps win the favor of Estella, but remarkably, he never works hard or takes steps to follow his goals. This attitude towar ...

(6 pages) 60 0 4.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Which is More Important to Pip in the First Section of "Great Expectations", to be Loved, or to be a Gentleman? Deals primarily with Pip's upbringing and his relationship with Estella.

become a gentleman, at all costs. This obsession begins when he first meets the beautiful and rich Estella, destined to break his heart.What we are trying to understand in this essay, is why Pip woul ... ing to understand in this essay, is why Pip would like to become a gentleman. Is it for the love of Estella? Or for the status, power and riches that Pip believes will automatically go along with bein ...

(4 pages) 27 0 3.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

How does Charles Dickens creates characters which are memorable and striking in Great Expectations?

ip, Miss Havisham, Magwitch and Mrs. Joe. In addition, I am going to link Mr. Joe with Mrs. Joe and Estella with Miss Havisham.Phillip Pirrip (who shortens his own name to "Pip" as a child) is the nar ... use") as barren of feelings or even life, even before we meet the bitter Miss Havisham and the rude Estella: "The cold wind seemed to blow colder there, than outside the gate..." Again, we have a stra ...

(6 pages) 66 0 4.6 Jan/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

The novel, entitled GREAT EXPECTATIONS, was written by the remarkable Charles Dickens. My report tackles the overall view of the story including the characters & their backgrounds.

law and friendMs. Havisham- an immensely rich and grim old lady who lived in a big , neglected houseEstella- a beautiful young lady. who was loved by Pip. She was adopted by Ms. Havisham.Mr. Jagger- t ... in the time of troubleBentley Drummle- the other student with Startop and Pip. He got married with EstellaSHORT SUMMARYIt was Christmas Eve. Pip visited hi parents'grave on the deserted marshes. Sudd ...

(6 pages) 48 0 3.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Miss Havisham...A Victim or a Villain?

the plot of Great Expectations, for with malice intended, she greatly alters the paths of Pip's and Estella's lives, and with obsessive behavior destroys her own life.Miss Havisham was heir to a fortu ... n and hurt Miss Havisham suffers at the hand of Compeyson causes her to coach her adopted daughter, Estella, in the many ways to break a man's heart. Incapable of doing it herself from her weakened an ...

(2 pages) 19 0 3.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Great expectations

nal ending the reader is able to respond to the novel and decide for themselves the fate of Pip and Estella. Both characters have endured and struggled against cruelty and shame. They have also bestow ... These dejections provided lessons which could be learnt from. The novels ending has brought Pip and Estella full circle back to the place of their first encounter. This scene shows the reader how both ...

(8 pages) 50 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Great Expectations

s, Pips benefactor seems to be Miss Haveshem. Sheseems to take him in as a lad and introduce him to Estella, the young lady that he later falls in love with and is lead to believe that he is meant to ... s Haveshem gives him money for his apprenticeship to Joe. And she calls him back from London to see Estella after she returns from becoming a "lady." Pip had no choice but to believe that his benefact ...

(6 pages) 56 0 2.3 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Great Expectations Charles Dickens: How is Pip influenced by other people in the novel???

affectionate, causing Pip to feel very happy with his life in the marshes. The emotions of Pip and Estella are contrasted while they are at Satis House. The dark and gloomy setting enhances Estella's ... midating manner causing the feeling of shame and inferiority to grow within Pip. In order to please Estella, Pip changes dramatically from Chapter 1 to Chapter 19 as he tries to fulfill his desire to ...

(6 pages) 28 0 0.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Estella is cruel but she also suffers. How do you judge her in Great Expectations?

Estella lived in Satis house as a child with Miss Havisham, who is her adopted mother. While living ... ith the Pockets and the their scheming against her to gain miss Havisham's money. So this toughened Estella up, as she had to be cruel to survive, against everyone.All this competing made Estella have ... her teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be, 'This quote shows us that Estella understands her faults, and she also understand what she did wrong to pip, also what he felt ...

(3 pages) 67 1 3.9 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Symbols, images, and places of great expectations

n which every thing that inhibits it seems unnatural. The name itself means "enough" (see page 49). Estella says: "It meant, when it was given, that whoever had this house, could want nothing else." A ... boy" hands at first, which he keeps referring back at them to remind him of what he "really" is.5. Estella's kiss after Pip fights Herbert (SI) - (society's) reward for a violent deed. Even though Pi ...

(3 pages) 28 0 0.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

The Journey to Manhood: Over the course of Great Expectations, Pip evolves.....

e and guilt, arrogance and self-indulgence; and finally his stage of redemption.When Pip encounters Estella and Miss Havisham he begins to feel ashamed of himself and the life he lives. He feels asham ... common, he regrets that Joe is a mere blacksmith and has no education. Pip's shame is brought on by Estella who points out all of his common traits and treats him as an inferior. She taunts him for we ...

(5 pages) 49 0 0.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens