From the many themes in great expectations the one that is the most important is the concept of the gentleman vs. the working man. ... A working man today would be considered a farmer or someone who has to do hard labor in order to make a living in Great Expectations. ... In Great Expectations the working men don't even interact with the gentlemen. ... "Great Expectations is one of Dickens dark novels," Says Stevenson who finds Great Expectations to be a somewhat comical and grotesque. ... Also, there are so many literary techniques, themes, and characters that develop and become importan...

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• Grade Level: High School

Charles Dickens applies a variety of techniques in the opening of his novel "Great Expectations" which allow us to gain a deeper understanding of the novel. ... "Great Expectations" was published in thirty-six weekly installments in "All Year Round." ... " This comical idea also introduces many themes into the novel. The opening introduces many prominent themes that are developed throughout the novel. ... " In conclusion, from a close reading of the opening of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens, it is clear that the narrative features are very succ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Jaggers says Pip has received Great Expectations and is to go to London at once to become a gentleman. ... Three aspects of Great Expectations will be discussed in this essay: Estella's relationship to Pip and vice versa Estella's importance to Pip's receipt/acceptance to Great Expectations, and lastly a theme represented by Estella will all be analyzed in this essay. ... For Pip accepting his Great Expectations, if Estella had not been in the book, he would be more reluctant to accept his Great Expectations. ... In Great Expectations, the character Estella represents a theme;...

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• Grade Level: High School

In the story Great Expectations there is not only one type of love, there are many different types and perspectives of love, all held by the many characters of the novel. Though there are many other themes in the novel, love seems to stand out more than other themes like money, hate, and revenge. ... Great Expectations is a story in which the characters all have their own views on love and all use the emotion of love in their own ways. ... Great Expectations offered many different types and views on love. ... Great Expectations is a true book for those who find interest in the variety of o...

• Word Count: 997
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School