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Graet Expectations
Title: Graet Expectations
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 2148 | Pages: 9.1 (approximately 235 words/page)
Graet Expectations
In Charles Dickens’ novel Great Expectations, there seemed to be a clear message that wealth and
esteem were not necessary for the fulfillment of a person’s ambitions or for the enjoyment of life.
Pip, the main character in the novel, was harshly raised by his sister, Mrs. Joe Gargery, and
compassionately raised by his “father-figure”, Joe Gargery. In his youth, Pip frequently made
visits to the wealthy Miss Havisham because adopted which caused him …showed first 75 words of 2148 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 2148 total…in a number of occurrences, if a person is less prosperous with money, they tend to respect
the smaller importances like personal happiness and making others feel worthy. This was an
example with Joe and Pip because Joe treated everyone identically, while Pip chose his friends
based solely on their social standings and assets. This is possibly why Dickens chose to contrast
Pip and Joe about their individual views on the treatment of other people.
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