Mrs Joe's failure as mother creates an environment of abuse from which Pip sees becoming a gentleman would be his escape. ... Joe appears as strong and dominant, enhancing these characteristics is that she is never called by her first name, which would have defined her as a woman, but is always referred to by way of a masculine name; Mrs. ... Joe inspires feelings of fear and guilt which explains the fact that Pip seeks to escape and become a gentleman. ... He supports Pip through his desire of becoming a gentleman but also stands by him when Pip experiences disappoint of his failings...

• Word Count: 1179
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The characters in Great Expectations all go on a journey that defines them. ... Abel Magwitch put his trust into Compeyson ( a good looking gentleman) when they agreed to commit a crime together. ... Mrs Havisham's life has been defined by the action of Compeyson leaving her at the alter. ...

• Word Count: 1122
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Dickens enforces that Pip is the most important character in the novel as it is his story and his perceptions are what define other characters. ... " This is a very compelling argument as they all centre around important values at that time as John Sutherland pointed out that "The idea of becoming a gentleman is almost synonymous with the Victorian era....

• Word Count: 1038
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate